Giovanni Battista Guarini was born on December 10, 1538[1], in Ferrara[2]. He died on October 7, 1612[3], in Venice[4]. He worked as a playwright[5], writer[6], poet[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]
Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[32], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[33], BEIC Digital Library[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[37], Library of the World's Best Literature[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39], New International Encyclopedia[40]
Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[41], Latin[42]
Commons Creator page: Giovanni Battista Guarini[43]
Why It Matters
Giovanni Battista Guarini has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Il pastor fido[46], a literary work[47].
FAQs
Where was Giovanni Battista Guarini born?
Giovanni Battista Guarini's place of birth was Ferrara[2].
Where did Giovanni Battista Guarini die?
Giovanni Battista Guarini passed away in Venice[4].
What did Giovanni Battista Guarini do for work?
Giovanni Battista Guarini worked as a playwright[5], writer[6], poet[7], and diplomat[8].
Where did Giovanni Battista Guarini go to school?
Giovanni Battista Guarini was educated at University of Pisa[18] and University of Padua[19].
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