Gregory XVI

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846 (1765–1846)
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Gregory XVI
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Gregory XVI

Summary

Gregory XVI is a human[1]. Born in Belluno[2], he… he was born on September 18, 1765[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on June 1, 1846[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gregory XVI was born in Belluno[2].
  • Gregory XVI passed away in Rome[4].
  • Gregory XVI was born on September 18, 1765[3].
  • Gregory XVI died on June 1, 1846[5].
  • Gregory XVI died on June 9, 1846[9].
  • Gregory XVI is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[10].
  • Burial took place at Monument to Gregorius XVI[11].
  • Burial took place at Gregorian Chapel[12].
  • Gregory XVI held citizenship in Papal States[13].
  • Gregory XVI's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Gregory XVI worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Gregory XVI's field of work was Christianity[14].
  • Gregory XVI held the position of Pope[15].
  • Gregory XVI held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Gregory XVI held the position of abbot[17].
  • Gregory XVI was a member of Accademia Tiberina[18].
  • Gregory XVI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Gregory XVI is recorded as male[20].
  • Gregory XVI's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gregory XVI's Commons category is recorded as Gregorius XVI[22].
  • Gregory XVI's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[23].
  • Gregory XVI's family name is recorded as Cappellari[24].
  • Gregory XVI's given name is recorded as Gregor[25].
  • Gregory XVI's given name is recorded as Gregorius[26].
  • Gregory XVI's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pope Gregory XVI[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gregory XVI's place of birth was Belluno[2]. He was born on September 18, 1765[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Gregory XVI's field of work was Christianity[14]. Positions held include Pope[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; cardinal[16], a title[31]; and abbot[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[32].

Personal Life

Gregory XVI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 1, 1846[5] and June 9, 1846[9]. Gregory XVI died in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include St. Peter's Basilica[10], Monument to Gregorius XVI[11], and Gregorian Chapel[12].

Why It Matters

Gregory XVI ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (431 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Works attributed to him include Mirari Vos[35], an encyclical[36]; In Supremo Apostolatus[37], a papal brief[38]; Cum Primum[39], an encyclical[40]; Quo Graviora[41], an encyclical[42]; and Singulari Nos[43], an encyclical[44].

FAQs

Where was Gregory XVI born?

Gregory XVI was born in Belluno[2].

Where did Gregory XVI die?

Gregory XVI passed away in Rome[4].

What did Gregory XVI do for work?

Gregory XVI worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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