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Giovanni Spano

Giovanni Spano - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMarch 08, 1803
BirthplacePloaghe, Sardinia, Kingdom of Sardinia
Zodiac SignPisces - (see also Giovanni Spano's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
Known ForArchaeological studies and publications on Sardinian antiquities and languages.

Intro

Giovanni Spano was an Italian archaeologist, priest, and philologist, noted for his pioneering studies of Sardinian archaeology and linguistics in the 19th century.

Early Life & Background

Giovanni Spano was born on March 8, 1803, in Ploaghe, Sardinia. He was educated in theology and became a Catholic priest, but soon developed a keen interest in archeology and philology, particularly the heritage and languages of Sardinia.

Career Highlights

  • Held the chair of Archaeology at the University of Cagliari.
  • Known for his major works, including the 'Vocabolario sardo-italiano e italiano-sardo', a landmark Sardinian-Italian dictionary.
  • Conducted significant excavations and research on Sardinian antiquities.
  • Published studies on the Sardinian language, folklore, and history.

Trivia

  • Giovanni Spano was appointed as a canon of the Cathedral of Cagliari.
  • He made major contributions to preserving and documenting the Sardinian language and culture.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Giovanni Spano born?

Giovanni Spano was born the 8 March 1803.

Where is Giovanni Spano from?

Ploaghe, Sardinia, Kingdom of Sardinia.

On His Birth-Day

About March 8th, 1803, in brief:

  • Day of the week: March 8th, 1803 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Spano
  2. https://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/giovanni-spano_(Dizionario-Biografico)/