Gregory VIII
Pope of the Roman Catholic Church in 1187
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Summary
Gregory VIII was born on 1100[1] in Benevento[2]. He died on December 17, 1187[3], in Pisa[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], Catholic priest[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,402 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Pisa Cathedral[9], Tuscany[10]
- Country of citizenship: Papal States[11]
- Position held: Pope[12], cardinal-deacon[13], cardinal priest[14], papal legate[15]
- Employer: University of Bologna[16]
- Educated at: University of Bologna[17]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Gregorius VIII[20]
- Religious order: Premonstratensians[21]
- Given name: Gregorius[22], Alberto[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Gregory VIII[24]
- Work location: Rome[25], Papal States[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[32]
- Name in native language: Gregorius PP. VIII[33]
- Different from: Gregory VIII[34]
- Has works in the collection: Victoria and Albert Museum[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]
Why It Matters
Gregory VIII has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include Audita tremendi[39], a papal bull[40].
FAQs
Where was Gregory VIII born?
Gregory VIII was born in Benevento[2].
Where did Gregory VIII die?
Gregory VIII died in Pisa[4].
What did Gregory VIII do for work?
Gregory VIII worked as a philosopher[5], Catholic priest[6], and writer[7].
Where did Gregory VIII go to school?
Gregory VIII was educated at University of Bologna[17].