Carlo Ginzburg
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Summary
Carlo Ginzburg was born on April 15, 1939[1], in Turin[2]. He died on June 17, 2026[3], in Bologna[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], cultural studies scholar[7], translator[8], and essayist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,445 views/month, #7,144 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Leone Ginzburg[11]
- Mother: Natalia Ginzburg[12]
- Spouse: Anna Rossi-Doria[13]
- Child: Lisa Ginzburg[14], Silvia Ginzburg[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Italy[16], Italy[17]
- Native language: Italian[18]
- Field of work: history[19]
- Employer: University of Bologna[20], University of California, Los Angeles[21], Scuola Normale Superiore[22], Princeton University[23]
- Educated at: University of Pisa[24], Scuola Normale Superiore. Classe di Lettere e Filosofia[25], University of Bologna[26]
- Notable work: The Cheese and the Worms[27]
- Award received: Aby Warburg Prize[28], Lysenko Prize[29], Viareggio Prize[30], Balzan Prize[31], honorary doctorate of the Bordeaux Montaigne University[32], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[33], honorary doctor of the University of Rennes 2[34], Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires[35], Feltrinelli Prize[36]
- Member of: Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[37], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[38], Academia Europaea[39], Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[40], National Academy of History of Argentina[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Commons category: Carlo Ginzburg[43]
- Family name: Ginzburg[44]
- Given name: Carlo[45]
- Work location: Bologna[46]
Why It Matters
Carlo Ginzburg has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include The Cheese and the Worms[49], a written work[50].
FAQs
Where was Carlo Ginzburg born?
Carlo Ginzburg was born in Turin[2].
Where did Carlo Ginzburg die?
Carlo Ginzburg died in Bologna[4].
Who were Carlo Ginzburg's parents?
Carlo Ginzburg's father was Leone Ginzburg[11]. Carlo Ginzburg's mother was Natalia Ginzburg[12].
Who was Carlo Ginzburg married to?
Carlo Ginzburg's spouses include Anna Rossi-Doria[13].
What did Carlo Ginzburg do for work?
Carlo Ginzburg worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], cultural studies scholar[7], translator[8], and essayist[9].
Where did Carlo Ginzburg go to school?
Carlo Ginzburg was educated at University of Pisa[24], Scuola Normale Superiore. Classe di Lettere e Filosofia[25], and University of Bologna[26].
What awards did Carlo Ginzburg receive?
Honors received include Aby Warburg Prize[28], Lysenko Prize[29], Viareggio Prize[30], and Balzan Prize[31].