Domenico Fontana
Italian architect (1543-1607)
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Summary
Domenico Fontana was born on 1543[1] in Melide[2]. He died on 1607[3] in Naples[4]. He worked as an architect[5], painter[6], sculptor[7], urban planner[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (711 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 28, 1607[11]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[12]
- Student: Carlo Maderno[13], Girolamo Rainaldi[14]
- Notable work: San Luigi dei Francesi[15], Quirinal Palace[16], Lateran Palace[17], Royal Palace of Naples[18], Apostolic Palace[19], Villa Sforzesca[20]
- Award received: Order of the Golden Spur[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Movement: Mannerism[24]
- Commons category: Domenico Fontana[25]
- Family name: Fontana[26]
- Given name: Domenico[27]
- Commons gallery: Domenico Fontana[28]
- Work location: Rome[29]
- Relative: Carlo Maderno[30], Francesco Barberini[31], Taddeo Barberini[32]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Melide[33]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36], The Catholic Encyclopedia[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[38]
- Commons Creator page: Domenico Fontana[39]
Why It Matters
Domenico Fontana has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Domenico Fontana born?
Domenico Fontana's place of birth was Melide[2].
Where did Domenico Fontana die?
Domenico Fontana passed away in Naples[4].
What did Domenico Fontana do for work?
Domenico Fontana worked as an architect[5], painter[6], sculptor[7], urban planner[8], and engineer[9].
What awards did Domenico Fontana receive?
Honors received include Order of the Golden Spur[21].