Luciano Canfora

Italian classical philologist and historian (1942-)
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Luciano Canfora

Summary

Luciano Canfora is a human[1]. He was born in Bari[2]. He was born on June 5, 1942[3]. He worked as a classical philologist[4], historian[5], and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bari[2], Luciano Canfora…
  • Luciano Canfora was born on June 5, 1942[3].
  • Luciano Canfora was born on 1942[8].
  • Luciano Canfora's father was Fabrizio Canfora[9].
  • Luciano Canfora's mother was Rosa Cifarelli[10].
  • Luciano Canfora was married to Renata Roncali[11].
  • Luciano Canfora held citizenship in Italy[12].
  • Italian was Luciano Canfora's native language[13].
  • Luciano Canfora's professions included classical philologist[4].
  • Luciano Canfora worked as a historian[5].
  • Luciano Canfora worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Among Luciano Canfora's employers was University of Bari[14].
  • Among Luciano Canfora's employers was Scuola superiore di studi storici di San Marino[15].
  • Luciano Canfora was educated at University of Bari[16].
  • Luciano Canfora received the Gold Medal for Merit in Science and Culture[17].
  • Luciano Canfora received the Order of Saint Agatha[18].
  • Luciano Canfora received the Order of Honour[19].
  • Luciano Canfora was a member of Accademia Roveretana degli Agiati[20].
  • Luciano Canfora is recorded as male[21].
  • Luciano Canfora's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Luciano Canfora's Commons category is recorded as Luciano Canfora[23].
  • Luciano Canfora's family name is recorded as Canfora[24].
  • Luciano Canfora's given name is recorded as Luciano[25].
  • Luciano Canfora's work location is recorded as Bari[26].
  • Luciano Canfora's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bari[2], Luciano Canfora… Recorded date of birth include June 5, 1942[3] and 1942[8]. His father was Fabrizio Canfora[9]. His mother was Rosa Cifarelli[10]. Italian was his native language[13].

Education

Luciano Canfora was educated at University of Bari[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[4], historian[5], and university teacher[6]. Employers include University of Bari[14], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1925[30], headquartered in Bari[31] and Scuola superiore di studi storici di San Marino[15], a university[32], in San Marino[33], founded in 1988[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Gold Medal for Merit in Science and Culture[17], a class of award[35], in Italy[36]; Order of Saint Agatha[18], an order[37], in San Marino[38], founded in 1923[39]; and Order of Honour[19], an order[40], in Greece[41], founded in 1975[42].

Personal Life

Among Luciano Canfora's spouses was Renata Roncali[11].

Why It Matters

Luciano Canfora ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Luciano Canfora born?

Born in Bari[2], Luciano Canfora…

Who were Luciano Canfora's parents?

Luciano Canfora's father was Fabrizio Canfora[9]. Luciano Canfora's mother was Rosa Cifarelli[10].

Who was Luciano Canfora married to?

Luciano Canfora's spouses include Renata Roncali[11].

What did Luciano Canfora do for work?

Luciano Canfora worked as classical philologist[4], historian[5], and university teacher[6].

Where did Luciano Canfora go to school?

Luciano Canfora was educated at University of Bari[16].

What awards did Luciano Canfora receive?

Honors received include Gold Medal for Merit in Science and Culture[17], Order of Saint Agatha[18], and Order of Honour[19].

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  4. [10] . bari.repubblica.it. Retrieved . bari.repubblica.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q107395003. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Elenco degli alunni della Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa dal 1847 al 1970. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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