When and where was Silvio Gazzaniga born?
Silvio Gazzaniga entered the world on the 23rd of January 1921 within the bustling streets of Milan. He pursued his education in the art schools located in Lombardy's capital city during a turbulent era.
Questions about Silvio Gazzaniga
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did FIFA need a new trophy after the 1970 World Cup Final held in Mexico?
Brazil won the 1970 World Cup Final held in Mexico and retained the right to keep the existing trophy permanently. FIFA needed a new object to replace the old cup for future tournaments.
How many designs were submitted by artists from twenty-five different nations for the new World Cup trophy competition?
A total of fifty-three designs arrived at the competition desk for review. Artists from twenty-five different nations submitted their proposals for consideration.
What materials and dimensions define the physical structure of the current World Cup trophy designed by Silvio Gazzaniga?
The resulting trophy consists of solid eighteen carat gold despite being hollow on the inside. It weighs exactly six thousand one hundred seventy-five grams according to official specifications and measures thirty-six point eight centimeters with a base diameter of thirteen centimeters.
When did Silvio Gazzaniga receive the Certificate of Merit of the Ambrogino d'Oro from the Milan City Council?
On the 7th of December 2003, Gabriele Albertini presented him with the Certificate of Merit of the Ambrogino d'Oro. This honor came on behalf of the Milan City Council recognizing his professional reputation as prolific.