Larissa Bonfante
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Summary
Larissa Bonfante was born on March 27, 1931[1], in Naples[2]. She died on August 23, 2019[3], in New York City[4]. She worked as a classical archaeologist[5], etruscologist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and linguist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (112 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Giuliano Bonfante[11]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[12]
- Occupation: archaeologist[13]
- Employer: New York University[14]
- Educated at: Barnard College[15], University of Cincinnati[16], Columbia University[17]
- Award received: Gold Medal of the Archaeological Institute of America[18]
- Member of: American Philosophical Society[19], Institute for Advanced Study[20], German Archaeological Institute[21], National Institute for Etruscan and Italic Studies[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Family name: Bonfante[24]
- Given name: Larissa[25]
- Student of: Otto Brendel[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[27], English[28]
- Writing language: Italian[29], English[30]
Why It Matters
Larissa Bonfante has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Larissa Bonfante born?
Larissa Bonfante's place of birth was Naples[2].
Where did Larissa Bonfante die?
Larissa Bonfante passed away in New York City[4].
Who were Larissa Bonfante's parents?
Larissa Bonfante's father was Giuliano Bonfante[11].
What did Larissa Bonfante do for work?
Larissa Bonfante worked as a classical archaeologist[5], etruscologist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and linguist[9].
Where did Larissa Bonfante go to school?
Larissa Bonfante was educated at Barnard College[15], University of Cincinnati[16], and Columbia University[17].
What awards did Larissa Bonfante receive?
Honors received include Gold Medal of the Archaeological Institute of America[18].