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Umberto Zanotti Bianco

1889 – 1963

Italian politician

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About Umberto Zanotti Bianco

Lived 1889 – 1963 (aged 74). Umberto Zanotti Bianco was an Italian anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, politician, environmentalist and opinion journalist.

Umberto Zanotti Bianco (22 January 1889 – 28 August 1963) was an Italian historian social activist. He was once President of the Italian Red Cross.

Career In 1920, Umberto Zanotti Bianco founded the Società Magna Grecia. In 1955, he co-founded the Italian patrimonial non-profit Italia Nostra along with Pietro Paolo Trompeo, Giorgio Bassani, Desideria Pasolini dall'Onda, Elena Croce, Luigi Magnani, and Hubert Howard,

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Important facts

Born

22 January 1889, Chania

Birth century

19th century

Died

28 August 1963, Rome

Occupation

Anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, politician, environmentalist, opinion journalist

Nationality

Italy, Kingdom of Italy

Education

University of Turin

Positions held

Italian senator for life

Awards

Feltrinelli Prize; Serena Medal

Also known as

Giorgio D'Acandia, Umberto Zanotti-Bianco

People in Umberto Zanotti Bianco's life

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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Umberto Zanotti Bianco's

Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer

1850 – 1935

Physician

Frequently asked questions

Who was Umberto Zanotti Bianco?

Italian politician (1889-1963)

When was Umberto Zanotti Bianco born?

Umberto Zanotti Bianco was born on 22 January 1889 in Chania.

When did Umberto Zanotti Bianco die?

Umberto Zanotti Bianco died on 28 August 1963 in Rome.

What was Umberto Zanotti Bianco's occupation?

Umberto Zanotti Bianco was an anthropologist, art historian, archaeologist, politician, environmentalist and opinion journalist.

What nationality was Umberto Zanotti Bianco?

Umberto Zanotti Bianco was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Umberto Zanotti Bianco

· Wikidata: Q362900

· DBpedia: Umberto Zanotti Bianco

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