Adrian IV
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Adrian IV
Summary
Adrian IV is a human[1]. His place of birth was St Albans[2]. He passed away in Anagni[3]. He died on September 1, 1159[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], philosopher[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,615 views/month, #6,730 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Adrian IV's place of birth was St Albans[2].
- Born in Abbots Langley[10], Adrian IV…
- Adrian IV passed away in Anagni[3].
- Adrian IV died on September 1, 1159[4].
- Adrian IV is buried at Vatican Grotto[11].
- Adrian IV held citizenship in Kingdom of England[12].
- Adrian IV's professions included diplomat[5].
- Adrian IV's professions included philosopher[6].
- Adrian IV's professions included Catholic priest[7].
- Adrian IV worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
- Adrian IV held the position of Pope[13].
- Adrian IV held the position of cardinal[14].
- Adrian IV held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[15].
- Adrian IV held the position of abbot[16].
- Adrian IV held the position of ambassador[17].
- Adrian IV's education included a stint at St Albans School[18].
- Adrian IV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
- Adrian IV is recorded as male[20].
- Adrian IV's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Adrian IV's Commons category is recorded as Hadrianus IV[22].
- The cause of death was peritonsillar abscess[23].
- Adrian IV's religious order is recorded as Canons Regular of Saint Augustine[24].
- Adrian IV's family name is recorded as Breakspeare[25].
- Adrian IV's given name is recorded as Adrien[26].
- Adrian IV's given name is recorded as Hadrianus[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Ended / dissolved: 1159-09-01[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 69561f77-334b-4aca-935c-8736280bc94d[31]
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include St Albans[2], a city[32], in United Kingdom[33] and Abbots Langley[10], a civil parish[34], in United Kingdom[35].
Education
Adrian IV's education included a stint at St Albans School[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include diplomat[5], philosopher[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Pope[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in Vatican City[37], founded in 0033[38]; cardinal[14], a title[39]; Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40], in Italy[41]; abbot[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[42]; and ambassador[17], a diplomatic rank[43].
Personal Life
Adrian IV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
Death and Burial
Adrian IV died on September 1, 1159[4]. He passed away in Anagni[3]. The cause of death was peritonsillar abscess[23]. Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[11].
Why It Matters
Adrian IV ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,615 views/month, #6,730 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 76 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Laudabiliter[46], a letter[47].
FAQs
Where was Adrian IV born?
Adrian IV was born in St Albans[2].
Where did Adrian IV die?
Adrian IV died in Anagni[3].
What did Adrian IV do for work?
Adrian IV worked as diplomat[5], philosopher[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].
Where did Adrian IV go to school?
Adrian IV was educated at St Albans School[18].