Massimo Pallottino

Italian archaeologist (1909-1995)
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Massimo Pallottino

Summary

Massimo Pallottino is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on +1909-11-09T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on +1995-02-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], etruscologist[8], university teacher[9], and classical archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Massimo Pallottino was born in Rome[2].
  • Massimo Pallottino passed away in Rome[4].
  • Massimo Pallottino was born on +1909-11-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Massimo Pallottino died on +1995-02-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Massimo Pallottino was Paola Pallottino[12].
  • Massimo Pallottino held citizenship in Italy[13].
  • Massimo Pallottino held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[14].
  • Massimo Pallottino's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Massimo Pallottino's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Massimo Pallottino worked as an etruscologist[8].
  • Massimo Pallottino worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Massimo Pallottino's professions included classical archaeologist[10].
  • Massimo Pallottino's professions included art historian[15].
  • Massimo Pallottino's field of work was etruscology[16].
  • Among Massimo Pallottino's employers was Sapienza University of Rome[17].
  • Among Massimo Pallottino's employers was University of Cagliari[18].
  • Massimo Pallottino's education included a stint at Sapienza University of Rome[19].
  • A notable student of Massimo Pallottino was Mauro Cristofani[20].
  • A notable student of Massimo Pallottino was Mario Torelli[21].
  • A notable student of Massimo Pallottino was Francesca Ridgway[22].
  • A notable student of Massimo Pallottino was Anna Maria Bietti Sestieri[23].
  • A notable student of Massimo Pallottino was Gilda Bartoloni[24].
  • A notable student of Massimo Pallottino was Giovanni Colonna[25].
  • Massimo Pallottino received the honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[26].
  • Massimo Pallottino received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[27].

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Origins and Family

Massimo Pallottino was born in Rome[2]. He was born on +1909-11-09T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Massimo Pallottino was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], etruscologist[8], university teacher[9], classical archaeologist[10], and art historian[15]. Massimo Pallottino's field of work was etruscology[16]. Employers include Sapienza University of Rome[17], a public university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1303[30], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[31] and University of Cagliari[18], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1607[34]. Notable students include Mauro Cristofani[20], an etruscologist[35], 1941–1997[36], of Italy[37], awarded the Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[38], specialised in etruscology[39]; Mario Torelli[21], an art historian[40], 1937–2020[41], of Italy[42], awarded the Balzan Prize[43], specialised in classical archaeology[44]; Francesca Ridgway[22], an archaeologist[45], 1936–2008[46], of Kingdom of Italy[47]; Anna Maria Bietti Sestieri[23], an anthropologist[48], 1942–2023[49], of Italy[50], specialised in prehistoric archaeology[51]; Gilda Bartoloni[24], an etruscologist[52], b. 1944[53], of Italy[54]; and Giovanni Colonna[25], an archaeologist[55], b. 1934[56], of Italy[57].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[26], an award[58], in France[59]; honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[27], an award[60], in France[61]; Serena Medal[62], an award[63], founded in 1920[64]; Balzan Prize[65], a science award[66], in Switzerland[67], founded in 1961[68]; Erasmus Prize[69], a science award[70], in Netherlands[71], founded in 1958[72]; and honorary doctorate from ENS[73], an award[74], in France[75].

Personal Life

A child of Massimo Pallottino was Paola Pallottino[12].

Death and Burial

Massimo Pallottino died on +1995-02-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Massimo Pallottino ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76]

He is credited with the discovery of Pyrgi Tablets[77], an archaeological artefact[78], in Italy[79], founded in -0520[80], written by Thefarie Velianas[81].

FAQs

Where was Massimo Pallottino born?

Massimo Pallottino was born in Rome[2].

Where did Massimo Pallottino die?

Massimo Pallottino died in Rome[4].

What did Massimo Pallottino do for work?

Massimo Pallottino worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], etruscologist[8], university teacher[9], and classical archaeologist[10].

Where did Massimo Pallottino go to school?

Massimo Pallottino was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[19].

What awards did Massimo Pallottino receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Montpellier[26], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[27], Serena Medal[62], and Balzan Prize[65].

What did Massimo Pallottino discover?

Massimo Pallottino is credited as discoverer of Pyrgi Tablets[77].

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