John XII
Head of the Catholic Church from 955 to 964
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Summary
John XII was born on 937[1] in Rome[2]. He died on May 14, 964[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], ruler[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,379 views/month, #6,602 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Archbasilica of St. John Lateran[9]
- Father: Alberic II of Spoleto[10]
- Mother: Alda of Italy[11]
- Position held: Pope[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Influenced by: pornocracy[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Noble title: count[16]
- Commons category: Ioannes XII[17]
- Cause of death: stroke[18]
- Given name: Ioannes[19], Octavian[20]
- Work location: Rome[21], Papal States[22]
- Manner of death: homicide[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[27]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]
Why It Matters
John XII has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was John XII born?
John XII was born in Rome[2].
Where did John XII die?
John XII died in Rome[4].
Who were John XII's parents?
John XII's father was Alberic II of Spoleto[10]. John XII's mother was Alda of Italy[11].
What did John XII do for work?
John XII worked as a Catholic priest[5], ruler[6], and writer[7].