Paul IV

Summary

Paul IV is a human^[1]. He was born in Capriglia Irpina^[2]. He was born on June 28, 1476^[3]. He died in Rome^[4]. He died on August 18, 1559^[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest^[6], diplomat^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (762 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Paul IV's place of birth was Capriglia Irpina^[2].
• Paul IV died in Rome^[4].
• Paul IV was born on June 28, 1476^[3].
• Paul IV died on August 18, 1559^[5].
• Burial took place at Santa Maria sopra Minerva^[10].
• Paul IV's father was Giovanni Antonio Carafa, Conte di Montorio^[11].
• Paul IV's mother was Vittoria Camponeschi^[12].
• Paul IV held citizenship in Vatican City^[13].
• Paul IV worked as a Catholic priest^[6].
• Paul IV's professions included diplomat^[7].
• Paul IV's professions included Catholic bishop^[8].
• Paul IV held the position of Dean of the College of Cardinals^[14].
• Paul IV held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals^[15].
• Paul IV held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Albano^[16].
• Paul IV held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Naples^[17].
• Paul IV held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brindisi^[18].
• Paul IV held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Chieti^[19].
• Paul IV was educated at University of Naples Federico II^[20].
• Paul IV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[21].
• Paul IV is recorded as male^[22].
• Paul IV's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Paul IV's family is recorded as House of Carafa^[24].
• Paul IV's Commons category is recorded as Paulus IV^[25].
• The cause of death was dysentery^[26].
• Paul IV's religious order is recorded as Theatines^[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul IV was born in Capriglia Irpina^[2]. He was born on June 28, 1476^[3]. His father was Giovanni Antonio Carafa, Conte di Montorio^[11]. His mother was Vittoria Camponeschi^[12].

Education

Paul IV was educated at University of Naples Federico II^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest^[6], diplomat^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8]. Positions held include Dean of the College of Cardinals^[14], a position^[28]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals^[15], a position^[29]; Cardinal-Bishop of Albano^[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title^[30], in Italy^[31]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Naples^[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title^[32], in Italy^[33]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Brindisi^[18], a historical episcopal title^[34], in Italy^[35], founded in 1000^[36]; and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Chieti^[19], a historical episcopal title^[37], in Italy^[38], founded in 1526^[39].

Personal Life

Paul IV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[21].

Death and Burial

Paul IV died on August 18, 1559^[5]. He died in Rome^[4]. The cause of death was dysentery^[26]. He is buried at Santa Maria sopra Minerva^[10].

Why It Matters

Paul IV ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (762 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Works attributed to him include Cum nimis absurdum^[42], a papal bull^[43] and Cum ex apostolatus officio^[44], a papal bull^[45].

FAQs

Where was Paul IV born?

Paul IV was born in Capriglia Irpina^[2].

Where did Paul IV die?

Paul IV died in Rome^[4].

Who were Paul IV's parents?

Paul IV's father was Giovanni Antonio Carafa, Conte di Montorio^[11]. Paul IV's mother was Vittoria Camponeschi^[12].

What did Paul IV do for work?

Paul IV worked as Catholic priest^[6], diplomat^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8].

Where did Paul IV go to school?

Paul IV was educated at University of Naples Federico II^[20].