Ignazio Danti

Italian mathematician and cosmographer (1536–1586)
Person human Q948226
Ignazio Danti
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Ignazio Danti

Summary

Ignazio Danti is a human[1]. His place of birth was Perugia[2]. He was born on April 30, 1536[3]. He passed away in Alatri[4]. He died on October 19, 1586[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], cartographer[7], mathematician[8], Catholic priest[9], and professor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ignazio Danti was born in Perugia[2].
  • Ignazio Danti died in Alatri[4].
  • Ignazio Danti was born on April 30, 1536[3].
  • Ignazio Danti was born on January 1, 1536[12].
  • Ignazio Danti died on October 19, 1586[5].
  • Ignazio Danti died on October 10, 1586[13].
  • Burial took place at Alatri Cathedral[14].
  • Ignazio Danti's father was Giulio Danti[15].
  • Ignazio Danti held citizenship in Italy[16].
  • Ignazio Danti worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Ignazio Danti's professions included cartographer[7].
  • Ignazio Danti's professions included mathematician[8].
  • Ignazio Danti worked as a Catholic priest[9].
  • Ignazio Danti's professions included professor[10].
  • Ignazio Danti worked as a cosmographer[17].
  • Ignazio Danti held the position of diocesan bishop[18].
  • Among Ignazio Danti's employers was University of Bologna[19].
  • Ignazio Danti was employed by University of Pisa[20].
  • Ignazio Danti was a member of Accademia di San Luca[21].
  • Ignazio Danti's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Ignazio Danti is recorded as male[23].
  • Ignazio Danti's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ignazio Danti's Commons category is recorded as Ignazio Danti[25].
  • Ignazio Danti's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[26].
  • Ignazio Danti's family name is recorded as Danti[27].

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Origins and Family

Ignazio Danti's place of birth was Perugia[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 30, 1536[3] and January 1, 1536[12]. His father was Giulio Danti[15].

Education

Ignazio Danti studied under Giulio Danti[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], cartographer[7], mathematician[8], Catholic priest[9], professor[10], and cosmographer[17]. Employers include University of Bologna[19], a public university[29], in Italy[30], founded in 1088[31], headquartered in Bologna[32] and University of Pisa[20], a public university[33], in Italy[34], founded in 1343[35], headquartered in Pisa[36]. Ignazio Danti held the position of diocesan bishop[18].

Personal Life

Ignazio Danti's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 19, 1586[5] and October 10, 1586[13]. Ignazio Danti passed away in Alatri[4]. Burial took place at Alatri Cathedral[14].

Why It Matters

Ignazio Danti ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Ignazio Danti born?

Ignazio Danti's place of birth was Perugia[2].

Where did Ignazio Danti die?

Ignazio Danti passed away in Alatri[4].

Who were Ignazio Danti's parents?

Ignazio Danti's father was Giulio Danti[15].

What did Ignazio Danti do for work?

Ignazio Danti worked as astronomer[6], cartographer[7], mathematician[8], Catholic priest[9], and professor[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . archINFORM. wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . catholic-hierarchy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00476702, cnp01233681
    Occupation astronomer, cartographer, mathematician +5
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