Urban VIII
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Urban VIII
Summary
Urban VIII is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on April 5, 1568[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on July 29, 1644[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], patron of the arts[7], writer[8], Catholic bishop[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (414 views/month, #7,008 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Florence[2], Urban VIII…
- Urban VIII died in Rome[4].
- Urban VIII was born on April 5, 1568[3].
- Urban VIII was born on April 15, 1568[12].
- Urban VIII died on July 29, 1644[5].
- Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[13].
- Urban VIII's father was Antonio Barberini[14].
- Urban VIII's mother was Camilla Barbadori[15].
- Urban VIII worked as a Catholic priest[6].
- Urban VIII's professions included patron of the arts[7].
- Urban VIII's professions included writer[8].
- Urban VIII worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
- Urban VIII worked as a jurist[10].
- Urban VIII held the position of Pope[16].
- Urban VIII held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[17].
- Urban VIII held the position of diocesan bishop[18].
- Urban VIII held the position of titular archbishop[19].
- Urban VIII held the position of Apostolic Nuncio to France[20].
- Urban VIII's education included a stint at University of Pisa[21].
- Urban VIII's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[22].
- Urban VIII's education included a stint at College of Saint John the Evangelist[23].
- Urban VIII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
- Urban VIII's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].
- Urban VIII is recorded as male[26].
- Urban VIII's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Urban VIII was born in Florence[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 5, 1568[3] and April 15, 1568[12]. His father was Antonio Barberini[14]. His mother was Camilla Barbadori[15].
Education
Educated at University of Pisa[21], a public university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1343[30], headquartered in Pisa[31]; Pontifical Gregorian University[22], a pontifical university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1551[34], headquartered in Roman College[35]; and College of Saint John the Evangelist[23], a former jesuit school[36], in Duchy of Florence[37], founded in 1554[38]. Academic degrees include Doctor[39] and Doctor of Laws[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], patron of the arts[7], writer[8], Catholic bishop[9], and jurist[10]. Positions held include Pope[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[41], in Vatican City[42], founded in 0033[43]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[17], a position[44]; diocesan bishop[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[45]; titular archbishop[19], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[46]; and Apostolic Nuncio to France[20], a position[47].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[24], a Christian denomination[48], in Vatican City[49], founded in 0001[50], headquartered in Vatican City[51] and Catholicism[25], a Christian denominational family[52], founded in 1054[53].
Death and Burial
Urban VIII died on July 29, 1644[5]. He died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[54]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[13].
Why It Matters
Urban VIII ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (414 views/month, #7,008 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Urban VIII born?
Born in Florence[2], Urban VIII…
Where did Urban VIII die?
Urban VIII died in Rome[4].
Who were Urban VIII's parents?
Urban VIII's father was Antonio Barberini[14]. Urban VIII's mother was Camilla Barbadori[15].
What did Urban VIII do for work?
Urban VIII worked as Catholic priest[6], patron of the arts[7], writer[8], Catholic bishop[9], and jurist[10].
Where did Urban VIII go to school?
Urban VIII was educated at University of Pisa[21], Pontifical Gregorian University[22], and College of Saint John the Evangelist[23].