Gregory XII
pope of the Catholic Church from 1406 to 1415
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Summary
Gregory XII was born on May 13, 1335[1], in Venice[2]. He died on October 18, 1417[3], in Recanati[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,858 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1335[7]
- Place of burial: Concattedrale di San Flaviano[8]
- Father: NN Correr[9]
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Venice[10]
- Position held: Pope[11], Dean of the College of Cardinals[12], Roman Catholic Bishop of Castello[13], apostolic administrator[14]
- Educated at: University of Bologna[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Correr[18]
- Named after: Gregory XI[19]
- Commons category: Gregorius XII[20]
- Family name: Correr[21]
- Given name: Gregor[22], Gregorius[23], Angelo[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Gregory XII[25]
- Work location: Rome[26], Papal States[27]
- Relative: Antonio Correr[28], Gregorio Correr[29], Eugene IV[30], Angelo Barbarigo[31], Angelo Condulmer[32]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36], The Catholic Encyclopedia[37], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[38]
- Participant in: 1406 papal conclave[39], Council of Constance[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[41]
- Birth name: Angelo Correr[42]
- Name in native language: Gregorius PP. XII[43]
- Sibling: Bariola di Niccolò Correr[44]
Why It Matters
Gregory XII has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Gregory XII born?
Gregory XII was born in Venice[2].
Where did Gregory XII die?
Gregory XII died in Recanati[4].
Who were Gregory XII's parents?
Gregory XII's father was NN Correr[9].
What did Gregory XII do for work?
Gregory XII worked as a Catholic priest[5].
Where did Gregory XII go to school?
Gregory XII was educated at University of Bologna[15].