Aloysius Gonzaga
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Summary
Aloysius Gonzaga was born on March 9, 1568[1], in Castiglione delle Stiviere[2]. He died on June 21, 1591[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a religious[5], regular cleric[6], and Catholic theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,483 views/month, #6,861 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Altar of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga[9]
- Father: Ferrante Gonzaga[10]
- Mother: Marta Tana[11]
- Educated at: Pontifical Gregorian University[12], Noviciate of Sant'Andrea, Rome[13], College of Saint John the Evangelist[14], Collegio Massimo, Naples[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: House of Gonzaga[18]
- Commons category: Aloisio Gonzaga[19]
- Canonization status: Catholic saint[20]
- Cause of death: plague[21]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[22]
- Family name: Gonzaga[23]
- Given name: Luis[24], Luigi[25]
- Feast day: June 21[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Aloisio Gonzaga[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Godparent: Guglielmo Gonzaga[29]
- Described by source: Otto's encyclopedia[30], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[31], Kościelna encyclopedia[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[33], Italian[34]
- Name in native language: Luigi Gonzaga[35]
- Subject has role: Confessor of the Faith[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Aloysius Gonzaga include Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague[37], an educational facility[38], in France[39], founded in 1968[40]; Oxford Oratory[41], a church building[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1993[44]; St. Aloysius Chapel[45], a church building[46], in India[47], founded in 1878[48]; and St Aloysius Church[49], a church building[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1910[52].
Why It Matters
Aloysius Gonzaga has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Carlo Acutis[55], a student[56], 1991–2006[57], of Italy[58], specialised in informatics[59].
Entities named for him include Lycée Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague[37], an educational facility[38], in France[39], founded in 1968[40]; Oxford Oratory[41], a church building[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1993[44]; St. Aloysius Chapel[45], a church building[46], in India[47], founded in 1878[48]; and St Aloysius Church[49], a church building[50], in United Kingdom[51], founded in 1910[52].
FAQs
Where was Aloysius Gonzaga born?
Aloysius Gonzaga was born in Castiglione delle Stiviere[2].
Where did Aloysius Gonzaga die?
Aloysius Gonzaga passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Aloysius Gonzaga's parents?
Aloysius Gonzaga's father was Ferrante Gonzaga[10]. Aloysius Gonzaga's mother was Marta Tana[11].
What did Aloysius Gonzaga do for work?
Aloysius Gonzaga worked as a religious[5], regular cleric[6], and Catholic theologian[7].
Where did Aloysius Gonzaga go to school?
Aloysius Gonzaga was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[12], Noviciate of Sant'Andrea, Rome[13], College of Saint John the Evangelist[14], and Collegio Massimo, Naples[15].
Who did Aloysius Gonzaga influence?
Aloysius Gonzaga has been cited as an influence by Carlo Acutis[55].