Callixtus II
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Summary
Callixtus II was born on January 1, 1065[1], in Quingey[2]. He died on December 13, 1124[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,058 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Archbasilica of St. John Lateran[10]
- Father: William I, Count of Burgundy[11]
- Mother: Stephanie of Burgundy[12]
- Position held: Pope[13], Catholic archbishop[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Anscarids[17]
- Commons category: Callistus II[18]
- Canonization status: blessed[19]
- Religious order: Benedictines[20]
- Given name: Callistus[21], Guy[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Callixtus II[23]
- Work location: Rome[24], Papal States[25]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[30]
- Name in native language: Calixte II[31]
- Sibling: Gisela of Burgundy[32], Sibylla of Burgundy, Duchess of Burgundy[33], Clementia of Burgundy[34], Ermentrud of Burgundy[35], Stephen I, Count of Burgundy[36], Reginald II, Count of Burgundy[37], Raymond of Burgundy[38], Bertha of Leon[39], Constance of Burgundy[40]
Why It Matters
Callixtus II has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to him include Sicut Judaeis[43], a papal bull[44].
FAQs
Where was Callixtus II born?
Callixtus II's place of birth was Quingey[2].
Where did Callixtus II die?
Callixtus II passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Callixtus II's parents?
Callixtus II's father was William I, Count of Burgundy[11]. Callixtus II's mother was Stephanie of Burgundy[12].
What did Callixtus II do for work?
Callixtus II worked as a diplomat[5], Catholic priest[6], writer[7], and Catholic bishop[8].