Leonardo Sciascia

Italian writer (1921-1989)
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Leonardo Sciascia
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Leonardo Sciascia

Summary

Leonardo Sciascia is a human[1]. Born in Racalmuto[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1921[3]. He died in Palermo[4]. He died on November 20, 1989[5]. He worked as a politician[6], writer[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Leonardo Sciascia's place of birth was Racalmuto[2].
  • Leonardo Sciascia passed away in Palermo[4].
  • Leonardo Sciascia was born on January 8, 1921[3].
  • Leonardo Sciascia died on November 20, 1989[5].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Leonardo Sciascia[12].
  • Leonardo Sciascia is buried at Racalmuto cemetery[13].
  • Leonardo Sciascia held citizenship in Italy[14].
  • Leonardo Sciascia held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[15].
  • Italian was Leonardo Sciascia's native language[16].
  • Leonardo Sciascia worked as a politician[6].
  • Leonardo Sciascia worked as a writer[7].
  • Leonardo Sciascia worked as a journalist[8].
  • Leonardo Sciascia worked as a novelist[9].
  • Leonardo Sciascia's professions included playwright[10].
  • Leonardo Sciascia worked as a screenwriter[17].
  • Leonardo Sciascia held the position of Member of the European Parliament[18].
  • Leonardo Sciascia held the position of member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic[19].
  • Leonardo Sciascia held the position of Member of the European Parliament[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Leonardo Sciascia is Equal Danger[21].
  • Leonardo Sciascia received the Bagutta Prize[22].
  • Leonardo Sciascia received the Crotone Prize[23].
  • Leonardo Sciascia is recorded as male[24].
  • Leonardo Sciascia's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Leonardo Sciascia was affiliated with the Radical Party[26].
  • Leonardo Sciascia's Commons category is recorded as Leonardo Sciascia[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonardo Sciascia was born in Racalmuto[2]. He was born on January 8, 1921[3]. Italian was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], writer[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], playwright[10], and screenwriter[17]. Positions held include Member of the European Parliament[18], a member of parliament[28], founded in 1979[29] and member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic[19], a position[30], in Italy[31], founded in 1948[32].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Leonardo Sciascia is Equal Danger[21]. Things named for him include 12380 Sciascia[33], an asteroid[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Bagutta Prize[22], a literary award[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1926[37] and Crotone Prize[23], a literary award[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1952[40].

Personal Life

Leonardo Sciascia was affiliated with the Radical Party[26].

Death and Burial

Leonardo Sciascia died on November 20, 1989[5]. He passed away in Palermo[4]. The cause of death was multiple myeloma[41]. Recorded place of burial include Grave of him[12] and Racalmuto cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Leonardo Sciascia ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (347 views/month, #7,188 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include The Day of the Owl[44], a written work[45]. Entities named for him include 12380 Sciascia[33], an asteroid[34].

FAQs

Where was Leonardo Sciascia born?

Leonardo Sciascia's place of birth was Racalmuto[2].

Where did Leonardo Sciascia die?

Leonardo Sciascia passed away in Palermo[4].

What did Leonardo Sciascia do for work?

Leonardo Sciascia worked as politician[6], writer[7], journalist[8], novelist[9], and playwright[10].

What awards did Leonardo Sciascia receive?

Honors received include Bagutta Prize[22] and Crotone Prize[23].

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  9. [20] . Members of the European Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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