Silvio Bedini

Science historian (1917–2007)
Person human Q3960834
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Silvio Bedini

Summary

Silvio Bedini is a human[1]. He was born in Ridgefield[2]. He was born on January 17, 1917[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on November 14, 2007[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and historian of science[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ridgefield[2], Silvio Bedini…
  • Silvio Bedini passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Silvio Bedini was born on January 17, 1917[3].
  • Silvio Bedini died on November 14, 2007[5].
  • Silvio Bedini held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Silvio Bedini worked as a historian[6].
  • Silvio Bedini worked as a historian of science[7].
  • Among Silvio Bedini's employers was Smithsonian Institution[10].
  • Silvio Bedini's education included a stint at Columbia University[11].
  • Silvio Bedini was educated at University of Bridgeport[12].
  • Silvio Bedini received the Abbot Payson Usher Prize[13].
  • Silvio Bedini received the Paul Bunge Prize[14].
  • Silvio Bedini received the Leonardo da Vinci Medal[15].
  • Silvio Bedini was a member of American Philosophical Society[16].
  • Silvio Bedini is recorded as male[17].
  • Silvio Bedini's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Silvio Bedini's family name is recorded as Bedini[19].
  • Silvio Bedini's given name is recorded as Silvio[20].
  • Silvio Bedini's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Silvio Bedini's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Smithsonian Names[22].
  • Silvio Bedini's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[23].
  • Silvio Bedini's writing language is recorded as English[24].
  • Silvio Bedini's oral history at is recorded as Rare Book and Manuscript Library (Columbia University)[25].

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Origins and Family

Silvio Bedini's place of birth was Ridgefield[2]. He was born on January 17, 1917[3].

Education

Educated at Columbia University[11], a private university[26], in United States[27], founded in 1754[28], headquartered in Manhattan[29] and University of Bridgeport[12], a university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1927[32], headquartered in Bridgeport[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and historian of science[7]. Silvio Bedini was employed by Smithsonian Institution[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Abbot Payson Usher Prize[13], an award[34], in United States[35]; Paul Bunge Prize[14], an award[36]; and Leonardo da Vinci Medal[15], a medallion[37], founded in 1962[38].

Death and Burial

Silvio Bedini died on November 14, 2007[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Why It Matters

Silvio Bedini ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Silvio Bedini born?

Silvio Bedini's place of birth was Ridgefield[2].

Where did Silvio Bedini die?

Silvio Bedini passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Silvio Bedini do for work?

Silvio Bedini worked as historian[6] and historian of science[7].

Where did Silvio Bedini go to school?

Silvio Bedini was educated at Columbia University[11] and University of Bridgeport[12].

What awards did Silvio Bedini receive?

Honors received include Abbot Payson Usher Prize[13], Paul Bunge Prize[14], and Leonardo da Vinci Medal[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . clio.columbia.edu. Retrieved . clio.columbia.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian, historian of science
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  2. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Columbia University, University of Bridgeport
    Given name Silvio
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