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Famous Italians
Actors
An ever growing list of resources devoted to Italian actors.
Actresses
This is your guide to the many beautiful women who have delighted us for years.
Architects & Sculptors
Italy has been blessed with many great architects and sculptors. There is Brunelleschi, Donatello, Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Palladio to name a few. Learn more about the great masters and their works with this helpful guide.
Athletes
Many Italians have had success in various sports. Here is a list of some of the great athletes from our heritage.
Authors
Italy has been blessed with many great authors throughout the centuries. They include the likes of Dante, Machiavelli, Petrarca and Boccaccio to name a few.
Baseball Players
Throughout history there have been many baseball players of Italian heritage.
Basketball Players
In Italy the sport is called pallacanestro and it is one that is growing in popularity. Here is a list of players with Italian heritage that have played the sport.
Comedians
We have laughed at many of their jokes and humorous movies for decades.
Directors
You have seen many of their films, now you can learn more about the various Italian directors.
Explorers
Italians have navigated the world for centuries discovering new territories throughout their many journeys.
Joe Fiorentino
Joe is a martial arts fighter and county sheriff. He has won numerous awards and he is inducted in the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Football Players
Throughout history there have been many American football players of Italian heritage.
Hockey Players
Hockey is a fast paced and physical sport played on ice. Here is a list of players with Italian heritage that have played the sport.
Inventions
Italians have made significant contributions throughout history. Here is a list of items that have been created by those of Italian ancestry.
Italian American Governors
Find an impressive list of Italian Americans past and present who have served as Governor in the United States. This includes the state they governed and the years they were in office.
Italian Nobel Prize Winners
Since 1901 there have been a number of Italian and Italian Americans that have won this prestigious award, which is given annually to people for their achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace and economics.
Kings
Throughout history there have been many kings who have ruled various regions of Italy. It wasn't until Italy became a unified nation in 1861 that a king actually ruled the entire peninsula.
Mathematicians
From the greatest mathematician of the middle ages to the first woman to write a mathematics book Italians have contributed greatly to the field of mathematics.
Painters
Italy has been blessed with many great painters like Botticelli, Giotto, da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael to name a few. These resources will help you learn more about the great painters of Italy and their many masterpieces.
Patriots/War Heroes
Wars have plagued us since the beginning of time. During hard times and conditions heroes emerged and forged a place in history.
Presidents of Italy
The President is the head of State of Italy. This list shows all of the presidents since Italy became a republic.
Prime Ministers - Italian Republic
The Prime Minister is officially called the President of the Council of Ministers. This list shows all of the Prime Ministers since Italy became a republic on June 2, 1946.
Prime Ministers - Kingdom of Italy
Between March 17, 1861 and June 2, 1946 Italy was ruled by a monarchy. This lists shows all of the Prime Ministers who served during this period.
Saints
Here is a list of some of the saints that many of us so often pray too.
Singers
Resources to many of the popular singers that have blessed us with their music.
Who Am I?
Will you be able to identify who these great Italians are? Each segment will list the important contributions made by an Italian. Your job is to figure out if you know who I am talking about.
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