Biduino
Biduino or Biduinus (active c. 1173 – 1194) was an Italian sculptor and architect from the Romanesque period, active around Pisa and Lucca. His name is attributed to having been born in Bidogno in Val, near Lugano. • Illustration — Biduino, was an Italian sculptor and architect
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Biduino
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- Nationality
- Italy
- Occupation
- sculptor · architect
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Authority files
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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Works
Works
Works attributed to this artist are found in: • Santi Ippolito e Cassiano, San Casciano, near Pisa • San Paolo all'Orto • Parish Church of Saint John and Saint Ermolao, Calci • Sant'Alessandro, Lucca • San Salvatore, Lucca • sarcofago giudice Giratto Camposanto, galleria sud, Pisa
Documentary record
Biduino appears in the authority records of the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek as a sculptor and master builder. The birth of Biduino is recorded in Como. The Deutsche Nationalbibliothek records Pisa and Lucca as places of activity.
Identity
Identity
Biduino is recorded with the occupation architect. Recorded with the occupation sculptor. Recorded as sculptor and architect.
San Micheletto (Lucca)
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Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1150
Biduino was born in 1150.
1200
Biduino died on 1 January 1200.
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Biduino was born in Italy.
Birthplace
Italy.
Birth place
Primary material
Documents and archives
authority file
- Gemeinsame Normdatei 128886331, Biduino.
General reference · Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
authority record
- Wikidata, structured authority record Q2901766: Biduino
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authority file
Gemeinsame Normdatei 128886331, Biduino.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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