Pius V

16th‑century Italian pope and Catholic saint, leading Counter‑Reformation reformer
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Pius V
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Pius V

Summary

Pius V is a human[1]. Born in Bosco Marengo[2], he… he was born on January 17, 1504[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on May 1, 1572[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bosco Marengo[2], Pius V…
  • Pius V was born in Alessandria[9].
  • Pius V died in Rome[4].
  • Pius V was born on January 17, 1504[3].
  • Pius V died on May 1, 1572[5].
  • Pius V is buried at Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore[10].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Pius V[11].
  • Pius V held citizenship in Papal States[12].
  • Pius V's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Pius V's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Pius V held the position of Pope[13].
  • Pius V held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Mondovì[14].
  • Pius V held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Nepi and Sutri[15].
  • Pius V held the position of cardinal priest[16].
  • Pius V was employed by University of Bologna[17].
  • Pius V was employed by University of Pavia[18].
  • Pius V's education included a stint at University of Bologna[19].
  • Pius V's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Pius V is recorded as male[21].
  • Pius V's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Pius V's Commons category is recorded as Pius V[23].
  • Pius V's canonization status is recorded as saint[24].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[25].
  • Pius V's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[26].
  • Pius V's family name is recorded as Ghislieri[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Bosco Marengo[2], a comune of Italy[28], in Italy[29] and Alessandria[9], a comune of Italy[30], in Italy[31]. Pius V was born on January 17, 1504[3].

Education

Pius V's education included a stint at University of Bologna[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Employers include University of Bologna[17], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1088[34], headquartered in Bologna[35] and University of Pavia[18], a public university[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1361[38]. Positions held include Pope[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[39], in Vatican City[40], founded in 0033[41]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Mondovì[14]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Nepi and Sutri[15], a historical episcopal title[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1435[44]; and cardinal priest[16], a position[45].

Personal Life

Pius V's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Pius V died on May 1, 1572[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[25]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore[10] and Tomb of him[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Pius V include San Pio V a Villa Carpegna[46], a church building[47], in Italy[48], founded in 1952[49]; Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – UNINT[50], a private university[51], in Italy[52], founded in 1996[53]; Society of St. He[54], a society of apostolic life[55], in United States[56], founded in 1983[57]; and Museu de Belles Arts de València[58], an art museum[59], in Spain[60], founded in 1913[61], headquartered in Valencia[62].

Why It Matters

Pius V has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

Works attributed to him include Consueverunt Romani Pontifices[64], a papal bull[65]; Regnans in Excelsis[66], a papal bull[67]; and Hebraeorum gens[68], a papal bull[69]. Entities named for him include San Pio V a Villa Carpegna[46], a church building[47], in Italy[48], founded in 1952[49]; Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma – UNINT[50], a private university[51], in Italy[52], founded in 1996[53]; Society of St. He[54], a society of apostolic life[55], in United States[56], founded in 1983[57]; and Museu de Belles Arts de València[58], an art museum[59], in Spain[60], founded in 1913[61], headquartered in Valencia[62].

FAQs

Where was Pius V born?

Pius V was born in Bosco Marengo[2].

Where did Pius V die?

Pius V passed away in Rome[4].

What did Pius V do for work?

Pius V worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Pius V go to school?

Pius V was educated at University of Bologna[19].

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    Wikidata description 16th‑century Italian pope and Catholic saint, leading Counter‑Reformation reform
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