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Ignazio Silone

Ignazio Silone (1900–1978) was an Italian politician, journalist and novelist.

Also recorded as Secondino Tranquilli; Secondo Tranquilli.

Ignazio Silone in brief

Born
1900
Died
1978
Known for
politician, journalist, novelist, playwright and writer
Place of birth
Pescina
Contents

Overview

Also worked under the name Ignazio Silone.

Born at Pescina in 1900, died at Geneva in 1978.

In detail

the recorded working language is Italian, German and French.

The field of work recorded is literature, journalism and politics.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome. Employment is recorded with Office of Strategic Services. Positions recorded include member of the Constituent Assembly of Italy. Membership is recorded of German Academy for Language and Literature, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Distinctions recorded are Jerusalem Prize, honorary doctor of the University of Toulouse, Prix mondial Cino Del Duca and Gottfried-Keller-Preis.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ignazio Silone”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q168431: Ignazio Silone

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