Adrian VI

pope of the Catholic Church from 1522 to 1523 (1459–1523)
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Adrian VI
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Adrian VI

Summary

Adrian VI is a human[1]. His place of birth was Utrecht[2]. He was born on March 2, 1459[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on September 14, 1523[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Adrian VI's place of birth was Utrecht[2].
  • Adrian VI died in Rome[4].
  • Adrian VI was born on March 2, 1459[3].
  • Adrian VI died on September 14, 1523[5].
  • Burial took place at Santa Maria dell'Anima[12].
  • Adrian VI is buried at Funeral monument of Pope Adrian VI[13].
  • Adrian VI held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Adrian VI held citizenship in Papal States[15].
  • Adrian VI's professions included theologian[6].
  • Adrian VI worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Adrian VI worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Adrian VI worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Adrian VI worked as a Catholic bishop[10].
  • Adrian VI held the position of Pope[16].
  • Adrian VI held the position of Inquisitor General of Aragon[17].
  • Adrian VI held the position of High Inquisitor of Castille[18].
  • Adrian VI held the position of cardinal priest[19].
  • Adrian VI held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Tortosa[20].
  • Adrian VI held the position of regent[21].
  • Among Adrian VI's employers was Universities in Leuven[22].
  • Adrian VI's education included a stint at Old University of Leuven[23].
  • A notable student of Adrian VI was Bernard Bucho van Aytta[24].
  • Adrian VI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Adrian VI is recorded as male[26].
  • Adrian VI's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Utrecht[2], Adrian VI… he was born on March 2, 1459[3].

Education

Adrian VI was educated at Old University of Leuven[23]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. Adrian VI was employed by Universities in Leuven[22]. Positions held include Pope[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29], in Vatican City[30], founded in 0033[31]; Inquisitor General of Aragon[17], a historical ecclesiastical position[32], in Crown of Aragon[33]; High Inquisitor of Castille[18]; cardinal priest[19], a position[34]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Tortosa[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35], in Spain[36], headquartered in Tortosa Cathedral[37]; and regent[21], a title of authority[38]. A notable student of him was Bernard Bucho van Aytta[24].

Personal Life

Adrian VI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].

Death and Burial

Adrian VI died on September 14, 1523[5]. He died in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include Santa Maria dell'Anima[12] and Funeral monument of Pope Adrian VI[13].

Why It Matters

Adrian VI ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,042 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Adrian VI born?

Adrian VI was born in Utrecht[2].

Where did Adrian VI die?

Adrian VI died in Rome[4].

What did Adrian VI do for work?

Adrian VI worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], philosopher[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Where did Adrian VI go to school?

Adrian VI was educated at Old University of Leuven[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . libro.uca.edu. Retrieved . libro.uca.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . libro.uca.edu. Retrieved . libro.uca.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [28] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  26. [24] . Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 1). wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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