Roberto Saviano

Italian journalist and writer (born 1979)
Person human Q25163
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Roberto Saviano

Summary

Roberto Saviano is a human[1]. He was born in Naples[2]. He was born on September 22, 1979[3]. He worked as a writer[4], journalist[5], and screenwriter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (963 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Naples[2], Roberto Saviano…
  • Roberto Saviano was born on September 22, 1979[3].
  • Roberto Saviano was born on 1979[8].
  • Roberto Saviano's mother was Maria R. Ghiara[9].
  • Roberto Saviano held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Roberto Saviano's professions included writer[4].
  • Roberto Saviano worked as a journalist[5].
  • Roberto Saviano's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Roberto Saviano's field of work was philosophy[11].
  • Roberto Saviano's education included a stint at University of Naples Federico II[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Roberto Saviano is Gomorrah[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Roberto Saviano is Zero Zero Zero[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Roberto Saviano is Q28668520[15].
  • Roberto Saviano received the Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[16].
  • Roberto Saviano received the Pinter International Writer of Courage Award[17].
  • Roberto Saviano received the Olof Palme Prize[18].
  • Roberto Saviano received the Viareggio Prize[19].
  • Roberto Saviano received the European Film Award for Best Film[20].
  • Roberto Saviano received the European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[21].
  • Roberto Saviano's religion is recorded as atheism[22].
  • Roberto Saviano is recorded as male[23].
  • Roberto Saviano's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Roberto Saviano's Commons category is recorded as Roberto Saviano[25].
  • Roberto Saviano's family name is recorded as Saviano[26].
  • Roberto Saviano's given name is recorded as Roberto[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Naples[2], Roberto Saviano… Recorded date of birth include September 22, 1979[3] and 1979[8]. His mother was Maria R. Ghiara[9].

Education

Roberto Saviano was educated at University of Naples Federico II[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], journalist[5], and screenwriter[6]. Roberto Saviano's field of work was philosophy[11].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Gomorrah[13], a literary work[28]; Zero Zero Zero[14]; and Q28668520[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[16], a literary award[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1980[31]; Pinter International Writer of Courage Award[17], an award[32]; Olof Palme Prize[18], a politics award[33], in Sweden[34]; Viareggio Prize[19], a literary award[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1929[37]; European Film Award for Best Film[20], a European Film Awards[38], founded in 1988[39]; and European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[21], an award for best screenplay[40], founded in 1988[41].

Personal Life

Roberto Saviano's religion is recorded as atheism[22].

Why It Matters

Roberto Saviano ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (963 views/month, #7,028 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Works attributed to him include Gomorrah[44], a literary work[45].

FAQs

Where was Roberto Saviano born?

Roberto Saviano was born in Naples[2].

Who were Roberto Saviano's parents?

Roberto Saviano's mother was Maria R. Ghiara[9].

What did Roberto Saviano do for work?

Roberto Saviano worked as writer[4], journalist[5], and screenwriter[6].

Where did Roberto Saviano go to school?

Roberto Saviano was educated at University of Naples Federico II[12].

What awards did Roberto Saviano receive?

Honors received include Geschwister-Scholl-Preis[16], Pinter International Writer of Courage Award[17], Olof Palme Prize[18], and Viareggio Prize[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Panorama. Retrieved . panorama.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . wikidata.org.
  24. [14] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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