Paolo Sarpi

Venetian patriot, scholar, scientist and church reformer
Person human Q1349158
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Paolo Sarpi

Summary

Paolo Sarpi is a human[1]. He was born in Venice[2]. He was born on August 14, 1552[3]. He passed away in Venice[4]. He died on January 15, 1623[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], historian[7], writer[8], astronomer[9], and anatomist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Venice[2], Paolo Sarpi…
  • Paolo Sarpi passed away in Venice[4].
  • Paolo Sarpi was born on August 14, 1552[3].
  • Paolo Sarpi was born on August 18, 1552[12].
  • Paolo Sarpi was born on August 24, 1552[13].
  • Paolo Sarpi died on January 15, 1623[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of San Michele[14].
  • Paolo Sarpi held citizenship in Republic of Venice[15].
  • Paolo Sarpi's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Paolo Sarpi worked as a historian[7].
  • Paolo Sarpi's professions included writer[8].
  • Paolo Sarpi worked as an astronomer[9].
  • Paolo Sarpi's professions included anatomist[10].
  • Paolo Sarpi's professions included theologian[16].
  • Paolo Sarpi's education included a stint at University of Padua[17].
  • Paolo Sarpi's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Paolo Sarpi is recorded as male[19].
  • Paolo Sarpi's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paolo Sarpi's Commons category is recorded as Paolo Sarpi[21].
  • Paolo Sarpi's religious order is recorded as Servite Order[22].
  • Paolo Sarpi's family name is recorded as Sarpi[23].
  • Paolo Sarpi's given name is recorded as Paolo[24].
  • Paolo Sarpi's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Paolo Sarpi[25].
  • Paolo Sarpi's Commons gallery is recorded as Paolo Sarpi[26].
  • Paolo Sarpi's depicted by is recorded as Monument to Paolo Sarpi[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Venice[2], Paolo Sarpi… Recorded date of birth include August 14, 1552[3], August 18, 1552[12], and August 24, 1552[13].

Education

Paolo Sarpi's education included a stint at University of Padua[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], historian[7], writer[8], astronomer[9], anatomist[10], and theologian[16].

Personal Life

Paolo Sarpi's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Paolo Sarpi died on January 15, 1623[5]. He passed away in Venice[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of San Michele[14].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paolo Sarpi include Via Paolo Sarpi[28], a street[29], in Italy[30].

Why It Matters

Paolo Sarpi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Via Paolo Sarpi[28], a street[29], in Italy[30].

FAQs

Where was Paolo Sarpi born?

Born in Venice[2], Paolo Sarpi…

Where did Paolo Sarpi die?

Paolo Sarpi passed away in Venice[4].

What did Paolo Sarpi do for work?

Paolo Sarpi worked as philosopher[6], historian[7], writer[8], astronomer[9], and anatomist[10].

Where did Paolo Sarpi go to school?

Paolo Sarpi was educated at University of Padua[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, historian, writer +3
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