John II
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Summary
John II was born on January 1, 470[1], in Rome[2]. He died on May 8, 535[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,473 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[8]
- Position held: Pope[9]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Ioannes II[12]
- Canonization status: saint[13]
- Given name: John[14], Ioannes[15]
- Work location: Rome[16]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Pauly–Wissowa[19], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[22]
- Birth name: Mercurius[23]
- Name in native language: Johannes PP. II[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[25]
- P14483: p/papa-juan-ii[26]
- P14585: 86602[27]
- P14608: 100950019[28]
Why It Matters
John II has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was John II born?
John II was born in Rome[2].
Where did John II die?
John II passed away in Rome[4].