John XXIII

head of the Catholic Church from 1958 to 1963
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John XXIII
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John XXIII

Summary

John XXIII is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII[2]. He was born on November 25, 1881[3]. He passed away in Apostolic Palace[4]. He died on June 3, 1963[5]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6], transitional deacon[7], Latin Catholic bishop[8], and military chaplain[9]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,762 views/month, #5,544 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John XXIII was born in Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII[2].
  • John XXIII died in Apostolic Palace[4].
  • John XXIII was born on November 25, 1881[3].
  • John XXIII died on June 3, 1963[5].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of John XXIII[11].
  • Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[12].
  • John XXIII's father was Giovanni Battista Roncalli[13].
  • John XXIII held citizenship in Italy[14].
  • John XXIII held citizenship in Vatican City[15].
  • John XXIII held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[16].
  • John XXIII's professions included Latin Catholic priest[6].
  • John XXIII worked as a transitional deacon[7].
  • John XXIII worked as a Latin Catholic bishop[8].
  • John XXIII worked as a military chaplain[9].
  • John XXIII held the position of patriarch of Venice[17].
  • John XXIII held the position of Pope[18].
  • John XXIII held the position of cardinal[19].
  • John XXIII held the position of titular archbishop[20].
  • John XXIII held the position of titular archbishop[21].
  • John XXIII held the position of Apostolic Nuncio to France[22].
  • John XXIII's education included a stint at Pontifical Roman Seminary[23].
  • John XXIII's education included a stint at Sapienza University of Rome[24].
  • A notable work attributed to John XXIII is Pacem in Terris[25].
  • A notable work attributed to John XXIII is Ad Petri Cathedram[26].
  • A notable work attributed to John XXIII is Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII[2], John XXIII… he was born on November 25, 1881[3]. His father was Giovanni Battista Roncalli[13].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Roman Seminary[23], a Catholic seminary[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1565[30] and Sapienza University of Rome[24], a public university[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1303[33], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[34]. John XXIII earned the academic degree of Doctor of Theology[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[6], transitional deacon[7], Latin Catholic bishop[8], and military chaplain[9]. Positions held include patriarch of Venice[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], founded in 1451[37]; Pope[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[38], in Vatican City[39], founded in 0033[40]; cardinal[19], a title[41]; titular archbishop[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[42]; Apostolic Nuncio to France[22], a position[43]; and deacon[44], a Christian religious occupation[45].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Pacem in Terris[25], Ad Petri Cathedram[26], Sacerdotii Nostri Primordia[27], Grata Recordatio[46], Princeps Pastorum[47], and Mater et Magistra[48]. Things named for John XXIII include Alfie Boe[49], Statue of Pope John XXIII[50], Giovanni XXIII Tunnel[51], and square Jean-XXIII[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[53], a grade of an order[54], in France[55]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[56], an award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1963[59]; Balzan Prize[60], a science award[61], in Switzerland[62], founded in 1961[63]; Order of St. Gregory the Great[64], a religion-related award[65], in Vatican City[66], founded in 1831[67]; Order of Pius IX[68], an orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See[69], in Vatican City[70], founded in 1847[71]; and Order of the Golden Spur[72].

Personal Life

John XXIII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[73].

Death and Burial

John XXIII died on June 3, 1963[5]. He died in Apostolic Palace[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[74]. Recorded place of burial include Tomb of him[11] and Vatican Grotto[12].

Why It Matters

John XXIII ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,762 views/month, #5,544 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

Works attributed to him include Pacem in Terris[77], an encyclical[78], founded in 1963[79]; Mater et Magistra[80], an encyclical[81]; Veterum sapientia[82], an apostolic constitution[83]; Gaudet Mater Ecclesia[84], an oration[85]; Princeps Pastorum[86], an encyclical[87]; and Ad Petri Cathedram[88], an encyclical[89], founded in 1959[90]. Entities named for him include Alfie Boe[49], Statue of Pope John XXIII[50], Giovanni XXIII Tunnel[51], and square Jean-XXIII[52].

FAQs

Where was John XXIII born?

John XXIII was born in Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII[2].

Where did John XXIII die?

John XXIII passed away in Apostolic Palace[4].

Who were John XXIII's parents?

John XXIII's father was Giovanni Battista Roncalli[13].

What did John XXIII do for work?

John XXIII worked as Latin Catholic priest[6], transitional deacon[7], Latin Catholic bishop[8], and military chaplain[9].

Where did John XXIII go to school?

John XXIII was educated at Pontifical Roman Seminary[23] and Sapienza University of Rome[24].

What awards did John XXIII receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[53], Presidential Medal of Freedom[56], Balzan Prize[60], and Order of St. Gregory the Great[64].

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