Gianni Rivera

Italian footballer and politician
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Gianni Rivera
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Gianni Rivera

Summary

Gianni Rivera is a human[1]. His place of birth was Alessandria[2]. He was born on August 18, 1943[3]. He worked as a politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,262 views/month, #6,898 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Gianni Rivera's place of birth was Alessandria[2].
  • Gianni Rivera was born on August 18, 1943[3].
  • Gianni Rivera held citizenship in Italy[6].
  • Italian was Gianni Rivera's native language[7].
  • Gianni Rivera's professions included politician[4].
  • Gianni Rivera received the Ballon d'Or[8].
  • Gianni Rivera received the Q44726364[9].
  • Gianni Rivera received the UEFA President's Award[10].
  • Gianni Rivera is recorded as male[11].
  • Gianni Rivera's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Gianni Rivera was affiliated with the Christian Democracy[13].
  • Gianni Rivera's Commons category is recorded as Gianni Rivera[14].
  • Gianni Rivera's position played on team / speciality is recorded as midfielder[15].
  • Gianni Rivera's sport is recorded as association football[16].
  • Gianni Rivera's family name is recorded as Q24731165[17].
  • Gianni Rivera's given name is recorded as Giovanni[18].
  • Gianni Rivera's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[19].
  • Gianni Rivera's work location is recorded as Brussels[20].
  • Gianni Rivera's work location is recorded as Rome[21].
  • Gianni Rivera's participant in is recorded as 1974 FIFA World Cup[22].
  • Gianni Rivera's participant in is recorded as 1970 FIFA World Cup[23].
  • Gianni Rivera's participant in is recorded as 1966 FIFA World Cup[24].
  • Gianni Rivera's participant in is recorded as 1962 FIFA World Cup[25].
  • Gianni Rivera's participant in is recorded as 1960 Summer Olympics[26].
  • Gianni Rivera's participant in is recorded as 1968 UEFA European Championship[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alessandria[2], Gianni Rivera… he was born on August 18, 1943[3]. Italian was his native language[7].

Career and Affiliations

Gianni Rivera worked as a politician[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Ballon d'Or[8], a sports award[28], in France[29], founded in 1956[30]; Q44726364[9]; and UEFA President's Award[10], a sports award[31], founded in 1998[32].

Personal Life

Gianni Rivera was affiliated with the Christian Democracy[13].

Why It Matters

Gianni Rivera ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,262 views/month, #6,898 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Gianni Rivera born?

Gianni Rivera was born in Alessandria[2].

What did Gianni Rivera do for work?

Gianni Rivera worked as politician[4].

What awards did Gianni Rivera receive?

Honors received include Ballon d'Or[8], Q44726364[9], and UEFA President's Award[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . storia.camera.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . figc.it. figc.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Argentine Soccer Database. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Ballon d'Or, Q44726364, UEFA President's Award
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