Gregory II
89th Pope of the Catholic Church (from 715 to 731)
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Summary
Gregory II was born on 669[1] in Rome[2]. He died on February 11, 731[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a librarian[5], Catholic priest[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,599 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[9]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[10]
- Position held: Pope[11], cardinal[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Gregorius II[15]
- Canonization status: saint[16], Catholic saint[17]
- Given name: Gregor[18], Gregorius[19]
- Feast day: February 11[20]
- Work location: Rome[21]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[29]
Why It Matters
Gregory II has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Gregory II born?
Gregory II was born in Rome[2].
Where did Gregory II die?
Gregory II passed away in Rome[4].
What did Gregory II do for work?
Gregory II worked as a librarian[5], Catholic priest[6], and writer[7].