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Famous Sardinians; This is a list of famous people born in the island of Sardinia
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Tigellius

Tigellius (1st century BC – 40 BC), was a lyric poet during the time of Julius Caesar. The little information we have about him are those on the Satires of Horace and some letters of Cicero. From them we know that he was a Sardinian, a fine singer and a close friend of Julius Caesar

Some scholiast had identified the Tigellius with Tigellius Hermogenes mentioned in other parts of the Satires. This identification was rejected by André Dacier, in his edition of the works of Horace, but few scholars followed him until Karl Kirchner presented a detailed argument for the interpretation of Dacier. According to Berthold Ullman however, the version of the scholiasts can not be excluded nor Kirchner's arguments are irrefutable. In fact the Tigellius mentioned in some verses of Satires is the same mentioned by Cicero in some of his letters. Cicero, Horace and Licinius Macer Calvus called him indifferently Tigellius or Sardus Tigellius never Hermogenes. Nevertheless, it is very likely that Hermogenes is the name of the Sardinian Tigellius, this combination of a Roman name and a greek surname also reveal that it is a Freedman.
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Giovanni de Riu

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Giovanni de Riu (10 March 1925, in Macomer – 11 December 2008) was a racing driver from Sardinia . A privateer, he was a semi-regular road racer whose racing career was relatively short famous for driving maseratis. F De Riu's most notable later roles in the CSAI was heading the commission which investigated Jochen Rindt's fatal accident at the Italian Grand Prix qualifying in 1970.
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Pinuccio Sciola


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Pinuccio Sciola (15 March 1942 – 13 May 2016) was a sardinian sculptor and muralist from San Sperate.

After studying in Italy, Austria and Spain, Pinuccio Sciola met David Alfaro Siqueiros in Mexico.

He has contributed significantly in the 1970s with the work of Wall and fame of his city for this art form.

However, its main activity is the sculpture for which he feels a special affinity: the sounding stones so large menhirs limestone or basalt stone structures reminiscent of the age of iron nuraghe these ancient stones erected, still present in Sardinia .

Recognized as an international artist, his works are in many public spaces and museums of modern art.

His research has focused to a musical stone.

Since 1996, his sound sculptures called stones are covered installations and concerts throughout the world: in 2002 a permanent installation at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, another facility was opened in September 2003 in the the basilica in Assisi.
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Ninetta Bartoli


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Ninetta Bartoli (1896-1978) was the first female mayor in the italian history.
She ruled the municipality of Borutta (Province of Sassari) from 1946 to 1958.
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Saint Ignatius

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Saint Ignatius or Ignatius of Laconi (ca. 1701 - 11 May 1781) was a Sardinian Capuchin monk and saint. Born into a peasant family, during a serious illness as a young man he vowed that if he recovered his health he would consecrate his life to God in the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He did regain his health, but put off fulfilling his vow. There is some indication that his parents raised objections to his entering the Franciscans. In 1721 his life was again threatened when a horse which he was riding panicked.[1] Ignatius called upon the assistance of Saint Francis of Assisi and renewed the vow he had previously made. This time his parents did not raise objections to his becoming a Franciscan.
He asked for admission at the Capuchin friary at Cagliari, but the superiors there hesitated because of his delicate health. Ignatius then called upon an influential friend who interceded for him, and he was finally received into the novitiate. Despite his physical infirmities, his ardor allowed him to attend the spiritual exercises of the community and excel in perfection of his observance of the Rule of Saint Francis.




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After being employed in the community for several years at various occupations, he was appointed quester of alms because of his edifying conduct. He had good relations with the citizens of Cagliari, who realized that although Brother Ignatius was begging alms, he was also giving back to them in a spiritual manner. His modest demeanor was seen as a quiet sermon for all who saw him going about. He seldom spoke; but when charity required it, he spoke with exceptional kindness. He would also instruct the children and the uneducated, comfort the sick, and urge sinners to be converted and to do penance.
According to legend, Ignatius was known for punctually obeying his superiors, even when it required the denial of his own will. He was accustomed to pass by the house of an usurer, because he feared that in accepting an alms from him he would share the guilt of this man's injustices. But when the man complained and the superior commanded, Ignatius accepted alms from the man. On returning to the friary, St. Ignatius opened the sack offered by the usurer and blood flowed out.[1] To those around him the saint said, "This is the blood of the poor squeezed from them by usury."
Ignatius' sister had often written to him asking him to pay her a visit, so she could get his advice in certain matters. Ignatius had no mind to heed her request, but when his superior ordered him to do so, he at once undertook the journey. But he left again as soon as he had given the required advice.
When his brother was sent to prison, it was hoped that, in view of the reputation of Brother Ignatius, the latter could obtain his brother's release. His superior sent him to speak to the governor, but he asked merely that his brother be dealt with according to justice. Not for anything in the world would Brother Ignatius have kept anyone from doing his duty.
Despite his infirmity, Ignatius persevered in his work until he was 80 years old. Even after he became blind, he continued to make his daily rounds for two years. The veneration of the people increased, and many sick persons attributed miraculous healings to him.
He died on May 11, 1781, and many miracles were said to have occurred at his grave. Brother Ignatius was beatified in 1940, and canonized in 1951.
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Rita Livesi


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Rita Livesi
(born in Siligo in 1915) is a Sardinian stage, television and film actress. She is known for Amore amaro (1974), Il berretto a sonagli (1985) and La ragazza del vagone letto (1979).


Selected filmography

Cavalry (1936)
Adam's Tree (1936)
The Former Mattia Pascal (1937)
The Man from Nowhere (1937)
The Lady in White (1938)
The Children Are Watching Us (1944)
Torment (1950)
Nobody's Children (1951)
Who is Without Sin (1952)
La voce del sangue (1952)
Torna! (1953)
High School (1954)
Desperate Farewell (1955)
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Bianca Atzei


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Veronica Atzei, better known by her stage name Bianca Atzei (Italian: [ˈbjaŋka atˈtsɛi]; Sardinian: [aˈtsei]; born Milan, March 8, 1987), is a singer.

After the release of a few singles published by the record label Ultrasuoni between 2012 and 2014, she rose to prominence in February 2015 with the participation at the Sanremo Music Festival 2015 performing the song Il Solo Al Mondo. The single came before her first album release Bianco E Nero, published in the same year by Baraonda Edizioni Musicali, one of Ultrasuoni majors.




Early life and career

Veronica Atzei, better known by her stage name Bianca Atzei, was born in Milan, by sardinian parents. She has studied singing since she was 8 years old, listening to Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, but she was also influenced by Italian singers from the 60s such as Luigi Tenco, Patty Pravo and Sergio Endrigo. At the age of 17 she attended for two years the MAS, a music academy in Milan, during which she had her first experiences as singer: she contributed to the making of theme songs and jingles, working also for a period as chorister in the talent show CD Live broadcast by the national television channel Rai Due and in the TV program Domenica Cinque directed by Barbara D'Urso.

In 2012, she took part in the Sanremo Social, first selection for the following edition of Sanremo Music Festival, with her very first single La Gelosia, but the song was rejected. On August 3, 2012, the single L'Amore Vero was released, which was well received on the radio and web, earning one million views on YouTube. On November 16 of the same year she released the single La Gelosia, featuring the Italian pop band Modà. The following summer, she performed in with many concerts around Italy, especially in Sardinia. In 2012 she also wrote the lyrics for Folle Stronza with Diego Calvetti, contained in the third album of Loredana Errore titled Pioggia Di Comete.

In 2013, Bianca tried to participate to the Sanremo Music Festival in the section Nuove proposte with the song Arido, but it was rejected. With Niccolò Agliardi she sings the song Fino in Fondo, published on May 2, and the collaboration with Kekko Silvestre continues: the frontman of Modà is the writer of Bianca's summer's hit, La Paura Che Ho Di Perderti, published on July 4, 2013, (certified by FIMI as gold record, thank to the sale of more than 15,000 copies. With this, she took part in the Coca Cola Summer Festival in Piazza del Popolo in Rome (broadcast by the Italian Canale 5), qualifying in the finals. After the summer tour in Sardinian, in autumn, she opened the concerts of Modà's tour. On October 1, 2013, the album of the Italian singer Gianni Morandi, Bisogna Vivere was published, with the song Ti Porto Al Mare, realized in collaboration with Bianca. On October 8 she performs at the Verona Arena, featuring the song In Amore with Gianni Morandi in one of the two concerts of Gianni Morandi – Live in Arena. In December 2013, she publishes the single One Day I'll Fly Away, cover of Randy Crawford's song, realized for the soundtrack of the mini series, broadcast by the Italian national television network Rai 1, Anna Karenina, inspired by the novel written by Lev Tolstoj. On December 24, 2013, she performed the song La Paura Che Ho Di Perderti at the Concerto di Natale (Christmas Concert) in the Auditorium della Conciliazione in Rome, broadcast by the Italian television network Rai 2.

In 2014 with Alex Britti she tried to participate at the Sanremo Music Festival 2015 in the section Big with the song Non È Vero Mai which was rejected, the song will be published as single on March 14. In July she took part again in the Coca Cola Summer Festival singing Non Puoi Chiamarlo Amore, published on June 23, after that she started recording her first album in the studio. On September 14 during the wedding between Elisabetta Canalis and Brian Perri she sang a version of Ave Maria in Sardinian's language.




Sanremo Music Festival 2015 and Bianco E Nero

In February 2015, Bianca participated in the 65th Sanremo Music Festival, performing the song Il Solo Al Mondo, written by Kekko Silvestre; she qualified at 14 place. During the four nights' festival she was dressed by the stylist Antonio Marras who designed Bianca's four different dresses. On February 12, the third cover themed night, she sang Ciao Amore, Ciao by the Italian singer Luigi Tenco: mixing by Alex Britti. On the same day, she released her first album Bianco E Nero, including 20 tracks and many of her previous publications. Her cover of Ciao Amore, Ciao featuring Alex Britti was published as the second single of the album on April 13, 2015.

In June 2015 Bianca participated at the third edition of Coca-Cola Summer Festival performing Ciao Amore, Ciao featuring Alex Britti. A new single, extract of Bianco E Nero, was released on June 24, In Un Giorno Di Sole getting two nomination for the Premio RTL 102.5 – Canzone dell'estate (RTL 102.5 Award – Summer Hit).

On September 22 is released the fourth single from Bianco E Nero, titled Riderai.[10] Less than a month later, on October 15, is announced her featuring song Torna A Surriento with Gigi D'Alessio, from his new album Malaterra.

On October 25 at Expo 2015 she opens the concert of Francesco De Gregori.[12] She sings with Italian rapper J-Ax the new version of his song Intro, published on November 27 and collected in his new album Il Bello Di Esser Brutti Multiplatinum Edition.

In 2016 Bianca collaborates with illustrious colleagues: Loredana Berté, on the duet Così ti scrivo and on the choral track Amici Non Ne Ho... Ma Amiche Sì, both collected in her new album Amici Non Ne Ho... Ma Amiche Sì!, and with Ron on the duet Per Questa Notte Che Cade Giù and on the choral track Una Città Per Cantare both collected in his new album, La Forza Di Dire Sì. On March 13, 2016 she sang a cover of the famous song Amor Mio from Mina during the show Una serata bella per te, Mogol (broadcast by the Italian Rete 4). On June 17 is out the fifth single from Bianco e nero, La strada per la felicità (Laura).

From September 16 until October 28, 2016 is an entrant of Tale e Quale Show, a talent show directed by Carlo Conti and broadcast by Rai 1.
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Flavio Soriga


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Flavio Soriga (born 1975 in Uta, Sardinia) is a writer.

Flavio Soriga is the youngest representative of the Sardinian literary nouvelle vague, aka Sardinian Literary Spring, namely the Sardinian narrative of today in the European arena, started by Giulio Angioni, Salvatore Mannuzzu and Sergio Atzeni, after the works of prominent figures such as Grazia Deledda, Emilio Lussu, Giuseppe Dessì, Gavino Ledda, Salvatore Satta.

Winner in the 2000 of the Italo Calvino Prize (for unpublished works) with the collection of short stories Diavoli di Nuraiò, Flavio Soriga won in 2003, with the detective novel Neropioggia, the Grazia Deledda Prize. In 2007 he was granted by the University of Vienna the donation of the Foundation Abraham Woursell (HALMA network) for young writers:. In 2008, with the novel Sardinia Blues he won the Mondello Prize, and in 2009 the Piero Chiara Prize with the collection of short stories L'amore a Londra e in altri luoghi.

He currently lives in Rome, where he works as a free lance for Italian newspapers and televisions.

Personal life

Flavio Soriga is affected by the genetic disease Thalassemia, in his novel Sardinia Blues speaks of his disease.


Works


  • Diavoli di Nuraiò (Il Maestrale, 2000)
  • Neropioggia (Garzanti, 2002)
  • Sardinia Blues (Bompiani, 2008)
  • L'amore a Londra e in altri luoghi (Bompiani, 2009)
  • Il cuore dei briganti (Bompiani, 2010)
  • Nuraghe Beach (Laterza, 2011)
  • Metropolis (Bompiani, 2013)
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Giulio Angioni


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Giulio Angioni (28 October 1939 – 12 January 2017) was a sardinian writer and anthropologist.

Angioni was a leading Italian anthropologist, professor at the University of Cagliari and fellow of St Antony's College of the University of Oxford. He is the author of about twenty books of fiction and a dozen volumes of essays in anthropology.

In his anthropological essays (especially in Fare, dire, sentire: l’identico e il diverso nelle culture, 2011), Angioni places the variety of forms of the human life in a dimension of maximum amplitude of time and space, starting from the anthropopoietic value of doing, saying, thinking and feeling as interrelated dimensions (although usually separate and hierarchical) of human 'nature', which here is understood as characterized by culture, i. e. the human ability of continuous learning. In particular Angioni criticizes two western clichés: the superiority of speech as a solely human feature, and the separateness of the aesthetic dimension from the rest of life.

Best known as a writer, Angioni is considered along with Sergio Atzeni and Salvatore Mannuzzu, to have been one of the initiators of a so-called Sardinian Literary Spring, the Sardinian narrative of today in the European arena (with the work of authors such as Salvatore Niffoi, Alberto Capitta, Giorgio Todde, Michela Murgia and many others), which followed the works of individual prominent figures such as Grazia Deledda, Emilio Lussu, Giuseppe Dessì, Gavino Ledda, Salvatore Satta.

The best novels of Angioni are considered to be Le fiamme di Toledo (Flames of Toledo), Assandira, Doppio cielo (Double sky), L'oro di Fraus (The gold of Fraus). His poetic works (Tempus in 2008, Oremari in 2011) in Sardinian language and Italian came later in his career.

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Giulio Angioni


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Giulio Angioni (28 October 1939 – 12 January 2017) was a sardinian writer and anthropologist.


R.I.P. :(
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