Alexander VII

Summary

Alexander VII is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Siena^[2]. He was born on February 13, 1599^[3]. He died in Rome^[4]. He died on May 22, 1667^[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest^[6] and Catholic bishop^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (207 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Alexander VII was born in Siena^[2].
• Alexander VII died in Rome^[4].
• Alexander VII was born on February 13, 1599^[3].
• Alexander VII died on May 22, 1667^[5].
• Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica^[9].
• Alexander VII's father was Flavio Chigi, Gonfaloniere^[10].
• Alexander VII's mother was Laura Marsili^[11].
• Alexander VII held citizenship in Papal States^[12].
• Alexander VII worked as a Catholic priest^[6].
• Alexander VII's professions included Catholic bishop^[7].
• Alexander VII held the position of Pope^[13].
• Alexander VII held the position of cardinal^[14].
• Alexander VII held the position of Catholic archbishop^[15].
• Alexander VII held the position of diocesan bishop^[16].
• Alexander VII held the position of apostolic nuncio to Germany^[17].
• Alexander VII held the position of Cardinal Secretary of State^[18].
• Alexander VII's education included a stint at University of Siena^[19].
• Alexander VII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[20].
• Alexander VII is recorded as male^[21].
• Alexander VII's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Alexander VII's family is recorded as House of Chigi^[23].
• Alexander VII's Commons category is recorded as Alexander VII^[24].
• Alexander VII's family name is recorded as Chigi^[25].
• Alexander VII's given name is recorded as Alexander^[26].
• Alexander VII's given name is recorded as Fabio^[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander VII was born in Siena^[2]. He was born on February 13, 1599^[3]. His father was Flavio Chigi, Gonfaloniere^[10]. His mother was Laura Marsili^[11].

Education

Alexander VII's education included a stint at University of Siena^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest^[6] and Catholic bishop^[7]. Positions held include Pope^[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title^[28], in Vatican City^[29], founded in 0033^[30]; cardinal^[14], a title^[31]; Catholic archbishop^[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title^[32]; diocesan bishop^[16], an ecclesiastical occupation^[33]; apostolic nuncio to Germany^[17]; and Cardinal Secretary of State^[18], a position^[34], in Vatican City^[35], founded in 1551^[36].

Personal Life

Alexander VII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[20].

Death and Burial

Alexander VII died on May 22, 1667^[5]. He passed away in Rome^[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alexander VII include Biblioteca universitaria Alessandrina^[37], a conservation library^[38], in Italy^[39], founded in 1667^[40] and Palazzo Chigi-Odescalchi^[41], a Palazzo^[42], in Italy^[43].

Why It Matters

Alexander VII ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (207 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[44] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

Entities named for him include Biblioteca universitaria Alessandrina^[37], a conservation library^[38], in Italy^[39], founded in 1667^[40] and Palazzo Chigi-Odescalchi^[41], a Palazzo^[42], in Italy^[43].

FAQs

Where was Alexander VII born?

Born in Siena^[2], Alexander VII…

Where did Alexander VII die?

Alexander VII passed away in Rome^[4].

Who were Alexander VII's parents?

Alexander VII's father was Flavio Chigi, Gonfaloniere^[10]. Alexander VII's mother was Laura Marsili^[11].

What did Alexander VII do for work?

Alexander VII worked as Catholic priest^[6] and Catholic bishop^[7].

Where did Alexander VII go to school?

Alexander VII was educated at University of Siena^[19].