Luigi Foscolo Benedetto
Italian literary critic (1886-1966)
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Summary
Luigi Foscolo Benedetto was born on February 24, 1886[1], in Cumiana[2]. He died on April 17, 1966[3], in Turin[4]. He worked as a literary critic[5], linguist[6], literary scholar[7], translator[8], and university teacher[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Italy[11], Kingdom of Italy[12]
- Occupation: man of letters[13]
- Field of work: French literature[14], linguistics[15], history[16], Italian literature[17], translation into Italian[18], translation from French[19]
- Employer: University of Turin[20], University of Florence[21]
- Educated at: University of Turin[22]
- Student: Augusto Blotto[23]
- Award received: honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[24], doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[25]
- Member of: Academy of Sciences of Turin[26], Accademia della Crusca[27], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[28], Royal Academy of Italy[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[31]
- Family name: Benedetto[32]
- Given name: Luigi[33], Foscolo[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[35], French[36]
FAQs
Where was Luigi Foscolo Benedetto born?
Luigi Foscolo Benedetto was born in Cumiana[2].
Where did Luigi Foscolo Benedetto die?
Luigi Foscolo Benedetto passed away in Turin[4].
What did Luigi Foscolo Benedetto do for work?
Luigi Foscolo Benedetto worked as a literary critic[5], linguist[6], literary scholar[7], translator[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Luigi Foscolo Benedetto go to school?
Luigi Foscolo Benedetto was educated at University of Turin[22].
What awards did Luigi Foscolo Benedetto receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[24] and doctor honoris causa from the University of Grenoble[25].