Gregory V
Pope and ruler of the Papal States (c.972-999) (r.996-999)
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Summary
Gregory V was born on 972[1] in Duchy of Saxony[2]. He died on February 23, 999[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,498 views/month, #7,047 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vatican Grotto[8]
- Father: Otto I, Duke of Carinthia[9]
- Mother: Judith von Kärnten[10]
- Position held: Pope[11], cardinal[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Gregorius V[15]
- Cause of death: malaria[16]
- Given name: Gregor[17], Gregorius[18]
- Work location: Rome[19], Papal States[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[22], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[29]
- Name in native language: Gregorius PP. V[30]
- Consecrator: Willigis[31]
- Sibling: Henry of Speyer[32], Conrad I, Duke of Carinthia[33], Wilhelm I. von Straßburg[34]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[35]
Why It Matters
Gregory V has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Gregory V born?
Gregory V was born in Duchy of Saxony[2].
Where did Gregory V die?
Gregory V passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Gregory V's parents?
Gregory V's father was Otto I, Duke of Carinthia[9]. Gregory V's mother was Judith von Kärnten[10].