Luigi Palma di Cesnola

Italian-American soldier, diplomat and amateur archaeologist; United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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Luigi Palma di Cesnola
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Luigi Palma di Cesnola

Summary

Luigi Palma di Cesnola is a human[1]. He was born in Rivarolo Canavese[2]. He was born on July 29, 1832[3]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. He died on November 20, 1904[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], military personnel[8], diplomat[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola was born in Rivarolo Canavese[2].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola was born on July 29, 1832[3].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola was born on January 1, 1832[12].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola was born on June 29, 1832[13].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola died on November 20, 1904[5].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola died on November 21, 1904[14].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola died on January 1, 1904[15].
  • Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery[16].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola's professions included military personnel[8].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola worked as a diplomat[9].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola's professions included writer[10].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola's professions included art historian[18].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola held the position of Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art[19].
  • Among Luigi Palma di Cesnola's employers was Metropolitan Museum of Art[20].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola received the Medal of Honor[21].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[23].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola is recorded as male[24].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola's military branch is recorded as Royal Italian Army[26].
  • Luigi Palma di Cesnola's Commons category is recorded as Luigi Palma di Cesnola[27].

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Origins and Family

Luigi Palma di Cesnola's place of birth was Rivarolo Canavese[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 29, 1832[3], January 1, 1832[12], and June 29, 1832[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], military personnel[8], diplomat[9], writer[10], and art historian[18]. Luigi Palma di Cesnola was employed by Metropolitan Museum of Art[20]. He held the position of Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art[19].

Recognition

Luigi Palma di Cesnola received the Medal of Honor[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 20, 1904[5], November 21, 1904[14], and January 1, 1904[15]. Luigi Palma di Cesnola died in Manhattan[4]. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery[16].

Why It Matters

Luigi Palma di Cesnola ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Luigi Palma di Cesnola born?

Luigi Palma di Cesnola was born in Rivarolo Canavese[2].

Where did Luigi Palma di Cesnola die?

Luigi Palma di Cesnola died in Manhattan[4].

What did Luigi Palma di Cesnola do for work?

Luigi Palma di Cesnola worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], military personnel[8], diplomat[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Luigi Palma di Cesnola receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Vatican library vcba id 495/234824, 495/234910
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  2. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, archaeologist, military personnel +3
    Position held Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P39]]: [[Q22132694]]"
  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank colonel
    Given name Luigi
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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