Paolo Borsellino
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Summary
Paolo Borsellino was born on January 19, 1940[1], in Palermo[2]. He died on July 19, 1992[3], in Palermo[4]. He worked as a judge[5] and magistrate[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,468 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimitero di Santa Maria di Gesù[8]
- Child: Lucia Borsellino[9]
- Country of citizenship: Italy[10], Kingdom of Italy[11]
- Educated at: University of Palermo[12]
- Award received: Gold Medal for Civil Valor[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Paolo Borsellino[15]
- Cause of death: car bombing[16]
- Family name: Borsellino[17]
- Given name: Paolo[18]
- Significant event: massacre of Via D'Amelio[19]
- Manner of death: homicide[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[21]
- Name in native language: Paolo Borsellino[22]
- Sibling: Salvatore Borsellino[23], Rita Borsellino[24]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Paolo Borsellino include Falcone–Borsellino Airport[25], an international airport[26], in Italy[27] and Velodromo Paolo Borsellino[28], an association football venue[29], in Italy[30], founded in 1991[31].
Why It Matters
Paolo Borsellino has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for him include Falcone–Borsellino Airport[25], an international airport[26], in Italy[27] and Velodromo Paolo Borsellino[28], an association football venue[29], in Italy[30], founded in 1991[31].
FAQs
Where was Paolo Borsellino born?
Paolo Borsellino was born in Palermo[2].
Where did Paolo Borsellino die?
Paolo Borsellino passed away in Palermo[4].
What did Paolo Borsellino do for work?
Paolo Borsellino worked as a judge[5] and magistrate[6].
Where did Paolo Borsellino go to school?
Paolo Borsellino was educated at University of Palermo[12].
What awards did Paolo Borsellino receive?
Honors received include Gold Medal for Civil Valor[13].