Marcellus II
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Summary
Marcellus II was born on May 6, 1501[1], in Montefano[2]. He died on May 1, 1555[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], librarian[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,610 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 6, 1555[9]
- Place of burial: Vatican Grotto[10]
- Father: Riccardo Cervini[11]
- Mother: Cassandra Benci[12]
- Field of work: Christianity[13], papacy[14]
- Position held: Pope[15], Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[16], Roman Catholic Bishop of Gubbio[17], Roman Catholic Bishop of Reggio Emilia[18], Prefect of the Vatican Library[19], cardinal[20]
- Educated at: University of Siena[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Marcellus II[24]
- Cause of death: stroke[25]
- Given name: Marcel[26], Marcellus[27]
- Topic's main category: Category:Marcellus II[28]
- Work location: Rome[29], Papal States[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Participant in: 1549–50 papal conclave[37], April 1555 papal conclave[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[39], Latin[40]
- Name in native language: Marcellus PP. II[41]
- Consecrator: Paul IV[42], Jean du Bellay[43], Rodolfo Pio da Carpi[44]
Why It Matters
Marcellus II has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 68 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Marcellus II born?
Marcellus II's place of birth was Montefano[2].
Where did Marcellus II die?
Marcellus II passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Marcellus II's parents?
Marcellus II's father was Riccardo Cervini[11]. Marcellus II's mother was Cassandra Benci[12].
What did Marcellus II do for work?
Marcellus II worked as a Catholic priest[5], librarian[6], and Catholic bishop[7].
Where did Marcellus II go to school?
Marcellus II was educated at University of Siena[21].