Gregory XV
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Summary
Gregory XV was born on January 9, 1554[1], in Bologna[2]. He died on July 8, 1623[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[5] and archbishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,067 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Sant'Ignazio Church[8], Tomb of Gregorius XV[9]
- Father: Conte Pompeo Ludovisi[10]
- Mother: Camilla Bianchini[11]
- Country of citizenship: Papal States[12]
- Position held: Pope[13], Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna[14], cardinal[15]
- Educated at: University of Bologna[16], Pontifical Gregorian University[17]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Gregorius XV[20]
- Given name: Gregor[21], Gregorius[22], Alessandro[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Gregory XV[24]
- Work location: Rome[25], Papal States[26]
- Depicted by: Portrait of Pope Gregory XV[27], Tomb of Gregorius XV[28]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[29], BEIC Digital Library[30], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34], Encyclopædia Britannica Ninth Edition[35]
- Participant in: 1621 papal conclave[36]
- Birth name: Alessandro Ludovisi[37]
- Name in native language: Gregorius PP. XV[38]
- Consecrator: Scipione Borghese[39], Fabio Biondi[40], Volpiano Volpi[41]
Why It Matters
Gregory XV has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Gregory XV born?
Gregory XV's place of birth was Bologna[2].
Where did Gregory XV die?
Gregory XV died in Rome[4].
Who were Gregory XV's parents?
Gregory XV's father was Conte Pompeo Ludovisi[10]. Gregory XV's mother was Camilla Bianchini[11].
What did Gregory XV do for work?
Gregory XV worked as a Latin Catholic priest[5] and archbishop[6].
Where did Gregory XV go to school?
Gregory XV was educated at University of Bologna[16] and Pontifical Gregorian University[17].