Salvatore Quasimodo

Italian writer (1901-1968)
Person human Q83038
Salvatore Quasimodo
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Salvatore Quasimodo

Summary

Salvatore Quasimodo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Modica[2]. He was born on August 20, 1901[3]. He passed away in Naples[4]. He died on June 14, 1968[5]. He worked as a poet[6], linguist[7], writer[8], translator[9], and screenwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Salvatore Quasimodo was born in Modica[2].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo passed away in Naples[4].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo was born on August 20, 1901[3].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo died on June 14, 1968[5].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo is buried at monumental cemetery of Milan[12].
  • Among Salvatore Quasimodo's spouses was Bice Donetti[13].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo was married to Maria Cumani Quasimodo[14].
  • A child of Salvatore Quasimodo was Alessandro Quasimodo[15].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[16].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo held citizenship in Italy[17].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo's professions included poet[6].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo worked as a linguist[7].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo worked as a writer[8].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo worked as a translator[9].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo's professions included screenwriter[10].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo worked as a university teacher[18].
  • Among Salvatore Quasimodo's employers was Milan Conservatory[19].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo was employed by Sapienza University of Rome[20].
  • Salvatore Quasimodo was educated at Ist. Tec. Economico A.M. Jaci[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Salvatore Quasimodo is Lirici greci[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Salvatore Quasimodo is Q3604704[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Salvatore Quasimodo is Q3612364[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Salvatore Quasimodo is Ed è subito sera[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Salvatore Quasimodo is Q3731105[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Salvatore Quasimodo is Oboe sommerso[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: IT[29]

  • Began / founded: 1901-08-20[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1968-06-14[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 29e26839-80de-42d7-bba8-9293abc7f2e3[32]

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Origins and Family

Salvatore Quasimodo was born in Modica[2]. He was born on August 20, 1901[3].

Education

Salvatore Quasimodo's education included a stint at Ist. Tec. Economico A.M. Jaci[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], linguist[7], writer[8], translator[9], screenwriter[10], and university teacher[18]. Employers include Milan Conservatory[19], a conservatory[33], in Italy[34], founded in 1807[35] and Sapienza University of Rome[20], a public university[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1303[38], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[39].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Lirici greci[22], a literary work[40]; Q3604704[23], a written work[41]; Q3612364[24], a literary work[42]; Ed è subito sera[25], a literary work[43]; Q3731105[26], a written work[44]; and Oboe sommerso[27], a written work[45]. Things named for Salvatore Quasimodo include 17438 Quasimodo[46], an asteroid[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Prize in Literature[48], a literary award[49], in Sweden[50], founded in 1901[51] and Taormina prize[52], a literary award[53], in Italy[54].

Personal Life

Spouses include Bice Donetti[13] and Maria Cumani Quasimodo[14], an actor[55], 1908–1995[56], of Kingdom of Italy[57]. A child of Salvatore Quasimodo was Alessandro Quasimodo[15].

Death and Burial

Salvatore Quasimodo died on June 14, 1968[5]. He died in Naples[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[58]. He is buried at monumental cemetery of Milan[12].

Why It Matters

Salvatore Quasimodo ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Entities named for him include 17438 Quasimodo[46], an asteroid[47].

FAQs

Where was Salvatore Quasimodo born?

Born in Modica[2], Salvatore Quasimodo…

Where did Salvatore Quasimodo die?

Salvatore Quasimodo died in Naples[4].

Who was Salvatore Quasimodo married to?

Salvatore Quasimodo's spouses include Bice Donetti[13] and Maria Cumani Quasimodo[14].

What did Salvatore Quasimodo do for work?

Salvatore Quasimodo worked as poet[6], linguist[7], writer[8], translator[9], and screenwriter[10].

Where did Salvatore Quasimodo go to school?

Salvatore Quasimodo was educated at Ist. Tec. Economico A.M. Jaci[21].

What awards did Salvatore Quasimodo receive?

Honors received include Nobel Prize in Literature[48] and Taormina prize[52].

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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