Gregory XIV

Pope from 1590 to 1591 (1535–1591)
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Gregory XIV
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Gregory XIV

Summary

Gregory XIV is a human[1]. His place of birth was Somma Lombardo[2]. He was born on February 11, 1535[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on October 16, 1591[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gregory XIV was born in Somma Lombardo[2].
  • Gregory XIV passed away in Rome[4].
  • Gregory XIV was born on February 11, 1535[3].
  • Gregory XIV died on October 16, 1591[5].
  • Gregory XIV died on October 15, 1591[10].
  • Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[11].
  • Gregory XIV's father was Francesco Sfondrati[12].
  • Gregory XIV's mother was Anna Visconti[13].
  • Gregory XIV's professions included politician[6].
  • Gregory XIV's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Gregory XIV worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Gregory XIV held the position of Pope[14].
  • Gregory XIV held the position of diocesan bishop[15].
  • Gregory XIV held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Gregory XIV's education included a stint at University of Perugia[17].
  • Gregory XIV was educated at University of Padua[18].
  • Gregory XIV's education included a stint at University of Pavia[19].
  • Gregory XIV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Gregory XIV is recorded as male[21].
  • Gregory XIV's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gregory XIV's Commons category is recorded as Gregorius XIV[23].
  • Gregory XIV's given name is recorded as Gregor[24].
  • Gregory XIV's given name is recorded as Gregorius[25].
  • Gregory XIV's given name is recorded as Niccolò[26].
  • Gregory XIV's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pope Gregory XIV[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gregory XIV was born in Somma Lombardo[2]. He was born on February 11, 1535[3]. His father was Francesco Sfondrati[12]. His mother was Anna Visconti[13].

Education

Educated at University of Perugia[17], a university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1308[30]; University of Padua[18], a university[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1222[33], headquartered in Padua[34]; and University of Pavia[19], a public university[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1361[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Pope[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[38], in Vatican City[39], founded in 0033[40]; diocesan bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[41]; and cardinal[16], a title[42].

Personal Life

Gregory XIV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 16, 1591[5] and October 15, 1591[10]. Gregory XIV died in Rome[4]. He is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[11].

Why It Matters

Gregory XIV ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (158 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Gregory XIV born?

Gregory XIV's place of birth was Somma Lombardo[2].

Where did Gregory XIV die?

Gregory XIV passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Gregory XIV's parents?

Gregory XIV's father was Francesco Sfondrati[12]. Gregory XIV's mother was Anna Visconti[13].

What did Gregory XIV do for work?

Gregory XIV worked as politician[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Gregory XIV go to school?

Gregory XIV was educated at University of Perugia[17], University of Padua[18], and University of Pavia[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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