Ugo Foscolo

Italian writer and poet (1778–1827)
Person human Q166234
Ugo Foscolo
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Ugo Foscolo

Summary

Ugo Foscolo is a human[1]. Born in Zakynthos[2], he… he was born on February 6, 1778[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 10, 1827[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], playwright[8], translator[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Zakynthos[2], Ugo Foscolo…
  • Ugo Foscolo died in London[4].
  • Ugo Foscolo died in Turnham Green[12].
  • Ugo Foscolo died in Turnham Green[13].
  • Ugo Foscolo was born on February 6, 1778[3].
  • Ugo Foscolo was born on 1778[14].
  • Ugo Foscolo died on September 10, 1827[5].
  • Ugo Foscolo died on 1827[15].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of Santa Croce[16].
  • Ugo Foscolo is buried at Chiswick[17].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Ugo Foscolo[18].
  • A child of Ugo Foscolo was Floriana Foscolo[19].
  • Ugo Foscolo held citizenship in Republic of Venice[20].
  • Italian was Ugo Foscolo's native language[21].
  • Ugo Foscolo worked as a poet[6].
  • Ugo Foscolo worked as a writer[7].
  • Ugo Foscolo's professions included playwright[8].
  • Ugo Foscolo's professions included translator[9].
  • Ugo Foscolo worked as a literary critic[10].
  • Ugo Foscolo's field of work was patriotism[22].
  • Among Ugo Foscolo's employers was University of Pavia[23].
  • Ugo Foscolo was educated at University of Padua[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Ugo Foscolo is The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Ugo Foscolo is Dei Sepolcri[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Ugo Foscolo is Q136648283[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: IT[29]

  • Began / founded: 1778-02-06[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1827-09-10[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 882e0119-1c50-44b1-99b9-eb8dfefdb2c4[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Ugo Foscolo was born in Zakynthos[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 6, 1778[3] and 1778[14]. Italian was his native language[21].

Education

Ugo Foscolo was educated at University of Padua[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], playwright[8], translator[9], and literary critic[10]. Ugo Foscolo's field of work was patriotism[22]. Among his employers was University of Pavia[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis[25], a literary work[33]; Dei Sepolcri[26], a literary work[34]; and Q136648283[27]. Things named for Ugo Foscolo include 24946 Foscolo[35], an asteroid[36].

Personal Life

A child of Ugo Foscolo was Floriana Foscolo[19]. His religion is recorded as atheism[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 10, 1827[5] and 1827[15]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[38], in Roman Empire[39], founded in 0047[40] and Turnham Green[12], a park[41], in United Kingdom[42]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of Santa Croce[16], Chiswick[17], and Tomb of Ugo Foscolo[18].

Why It Matters

Ugo Foscolo ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (298 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Alessandro Manzoni[45], a writer[46], 1785–1873[47], of Holy Roman Empire[48], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[49], specialised in belletristic literature[50] and Andreas Kalvos[51], a writer[52], 1792–1869[53], of Greece[54], specialised in literature[55].

Works attributed to him include The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis[56], a literary work[57] and Dei Sepolcri[58], a literary work[59]. Entities named for him include 24946 Foscolo[35], an asteroid[36].

FAQs

Where was Ugo Foscolo born?

Born in Zakynthos[2], Ugo Foscolo…

Where did Ugo Foscolo die?

Ugo Foscolo died in London[4].

What did Ugo Foscolo do for work?

Ugo Foscolo worked as poet[6], writer[7], playwright[8], translator[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Ugo Foscolo go to school?

Ugo Foscolo was educated at University of Padua[24].

Who did Ugo Foscolo influence?

Ugo Foscolo has been cited as an influence by Alessandro Manzoni[45] and Andreas Kalvos[51].

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  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . rivistadistudiitaliani.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Foscolo, Hugo (BLKÖ). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Foscolo, Hugo (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [37] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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  3. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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