Giovanni Verga
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Giovanni Verga
Summary
Giovanni Verga is a human[1]. He was born in Catania[2]. He was born on August 31, 1840[3]. He died in Catania[4]. He died on January 27, 1922[5]. He worked as a writer[6], photographer[7], screenwriter[8], politician[9], and prose writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,782 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Giovanni Verga's place of birth was Catania[2].
- Giovanni Verga passed away in Catania[4].
- Giovanni Verga was born on August 31, 1840[3].
- Giovanni Verga was born on September 2, 1840[12].
- Giovanni Verga died on January 27, 1922[5].
- Burial took place at Monumental Cemetery of Catania[13].
- Giovanni Verga held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[14].
- Giovanni Verga's professions included writer[6].
- Giovanni Verga worked as a photographer[7].
- Giovanni Verga worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Giovanni Verga worked as a politician[9].
- Giovanni Verga's professions included prose writer[10].
- Giovanni Verga worked as a playwright[15].
- Giovanni Verga's field of work was belletristic literature[16].
- Giovanni Verga's field of work was Italian literature[17].
- Giovanni Verga's field of work was photography[18].
- Giovanni Verga's field of work was Italian drama[19].
- Giovanni Verga's field of work was Italian prose literature[20].
- Giovanni Verga held the position of senator of the Kingdom of Italy[21].
- Giovanni Verga's education included a stint at University of Catania[22].
- A notable work attributed to Giovanni Verga is I Malavoglia[23].
- A notable work attributed to Giovanni Verga is Il marito di Elena[24].
- A notable work attributed to Giovanni Verga is Mastro Don Gesualdo[25].
- A notable work attributed to Giovanni Verga is La duchessa di Leyra[26].
- A notable work attributed to Giovanni Verga is Q3874189[27].
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Origins and Family
Giovanni Verga's place of birth was Catania[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 31, 1840[3] and September 2, 1840[12].
Education
Giovanni Verga was educated at University of Catania[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], photographer[7], screenwriter[8], politician[9], prose writer[10], and playwright[15]. Fields of work include belletristic literature[16], a literary genre[28]; Italian literature[17], a sub-set of literature[29]; photography[18], an artistic technique[30]; Italian drama[19]; and Italian prose literature[20]. Giovanni Verga held the position of senator of the Kingdom of Italy[21].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include I Malavoglia[23], a literary work[31]; Il marito di Elena[24], a literary work[32], founded in 1882[33]; Mastro Don Gesualdo[25], a literary work[34], founded in 1889[35]; La duchessa di Leyra[26], a literary work[36], founded in 1922[37]; Q3874189[27], a literary work[38]; and Red Evil Hair[39], a literary work[40], founded in 1878[41].
Recognition
Giovanni Verga received the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[42].
Personal Life
Giovanni Verga's religion is recorded as atheism[43]. He was affiliated with the Historical Left[44].
Death and Burial
Giovanni Verga died on January 27, 1922[5]. He died in Catania[4]. The cause of death was stroke[45]. He is buried at Monumental Cemetery of Catania[13].
Why It Matters
Giovanni Verga ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,782 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
Works attributed to him include I Malavoglia[48], a literary work[49]; Mastro Don Gesualdo[50], a literary work[51], founded in 1889[52]; Rustic Chivalry[53], a literary work[54]; Red Evil Hair[55], a literary work[56], founded in 1878[57]; and The Life of the Fields[58], a literary work[59], founded in 1880[60].
FAQs
Where was Giovanni Verga born?
Giovanni Verga's place of birth was Catania[2].
Where did Giovanni Verga die?
Giovanni Verga passed away in Catania[4].
What did Giovanni Verga do for work?
Giovanni Verga worked as writer[6], photographer[7], screenwriter[8], politician[9], and prose writer[10].
Where did Giovanni Verga go to school?
Giovanni Verga was educated at University of Catania[22].
What awards did Giovanni Verga receive?
Honors received include Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[42].