Giovanni da Verrazzano
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Summary
Giovanni da Verrazzano was born on January 1, 1485[1], in Greve in Chianti[2]. He died on January 1, 1528[3], in Guadeloupe[4]. He worked as an explorer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,853 views/month, #6,940 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 20, 1491[7]
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Florence[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Commons category: Giovanni da Verrazzano[10]
- Given name: Giovanni[11]
- Topic's main category: Category:Giovanni da Verrazzano[12]
- Commons gallery: Giovanni da Verrazano[13]
- Allegiance: France[14]
- Represents: France[15]
- Described by source: The Catholic Encyclopedia[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[17]
- Name in native language: Giovanni da Verrazzano[18]
- Different from: Jean Fleury[19]
- Sibling: Girolamo da Verrazzano[20]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Giovanni da Verrazzano include Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge[21], a suspension bridge[22], in United States[23], founded in 1964[24] and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge[25], a road bridge[26], in United States[27].
Why It Matters
Giovanni da Verrazzano has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Entities named for him include Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge[21], a suspension bridge[22], in United States[23], founded in 1964[24] and Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge[25], a road bridge[26], in United States[27].
FAQs
Where was Giovanni da Verrazzano born?
Giovanni da Verrazzano's place of birth was Greve in Chianti[2].
Where did Giovanni da Verrazzano die?
Giovanni da Verrazzano died in Guadeloupe[4].
What did Giovanni da Verrazzano do for work?
Giovanni da Verrazzano worked as an explorer[5].