Vittorio Foa

Italian politician (1910-2008)
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Summary

Vittorio Foa was born on September 18, 1910[1], in Turin[2]. He died on October 20, 2008[3], in Formia[4]. He worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], writer[7], trade unionist[8], and historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,617 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1910[11]
  • Date of death: January 1, 2008[12]
  • Child: Renzo Foa[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Italy[14], Kingdom of Italy[15]
  • Native language: Italian[16]
  • Occupation: essayist[17]
  • Field of work: political activity[18], journalism[19], history[20], essay[21]
  • Position held: member of the Constituent Assembly of Italy[22], member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Republic[23], member of the Senate of the Italian Republic[24]
  • Educated at: University of Turin[25], Liceo Classico Massimo D'Azeglio[26]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27], Martinetto Award[28]
  • Sex or gender: male[29]
  • Member of political party: Giustizia e Libertà[30], Italian Communist Party[31]
  • Commons category: Vittorio Foa[32]
  • Family name: Foa[33]
  • Given name: Vittorio[34]
  • Work location: Rome[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[36]
  • Name in native language: Vittorio Foa[37]
  • Writing language: Italian[38]

Why It Matters

Vittorio Foa has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Vittorio Foa born?

Vittorio Foa's place of birth was Turin[2].

Where did Vittorio Foa die?

Vittorio Foa died in Formia[4].

What did Vittorio Foa do for work?

Vittorio Foa worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], writer[7], trade unionist[8], and historian[9].

Where did Vittorio Foa go to school?

Vittorio Foa was educated at University of Turin[25] and Liceo Classico Massimo D'Azeglio[26].

What awards did Vittorio Foa receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27] and Martinetto Award[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . accademiadellescienze.it. accademiadellescienze.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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