Agostino Casaroli

Catholic cardinal (1914-1998)
Person human Q182086
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Agostino Casaroli

Summary

Agostino Casaroli is a human[1]. Born in Castel San Giovanni[2], he… he was born on November 24, 1914[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on June 9, 1998[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (359 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Castel San Giovanni[2], Agostino Casaroli…
  • Agostino Casaroli passed away in Rome[4].
  • Agostino Casaroli was born on November 24, 1914[3].
  • Agostino Casaroli died on June 9, 1998[5].
  • Agostino Casaroli held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Agostino Casaroli held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Agostino Casaroli worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Agostino Casaroli's professions included Latin Catholic priest[7].
  • Agostino Casaroli's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Agostino Casaroli held the position of Cardinal Secretary of State[12].
  • Agostino Casaroli held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Agostino Casaroli held the position of titular archbishop of Carthage[14].
  • Agostino Casaroli was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[15].
  • Agostino Casaroli's education included a stint at Pontifical Lateran University[16].
  • Agostino Casaroli received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17].
  • Agostino Casaroli received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[18].
  • Agostino Casaroli received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19].
  • Agostino Casaroli received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Agostino Casaroli received the Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau[21].
  • Agostino Casaroli's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Agostino Casaroli is recorded as male[23].
  • Agostino Casaroli's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Agostino Casaroli's Commons category is recorded as Agostino Casaroli[25].
  • Agostino Casaroli's family name is recorded as Casaroli[26].
  • Agostino Casaroli's given name is recorded as Agostino[27].

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Origins and Family

Agostino Casaroli's place of birth was Castel San Giovanni[2]. He was born on November 24, 1914[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[15], a Roman College[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in Rome[31] and Pontifical Lateran University[16], a pontifical university[32], in Vatican City[33], founded in 1773[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Cardinal Secretary of State[12], a position[35], in Vatican City[36], founded in 1551[37]; cardinal[13], a title[38]; and titular archbishop of Carthage[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17], a grade of an order[39], in Spain[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[18], a grade of an order[41], in Peru[42]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19], a grade of an order[43], in Italy[44]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[45], in Germany[46]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau[21].

Personal Life

Agostino Casaroli's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Agostino Casaroli died on June 9, 1998[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Agostino Casaroli ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (359 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Agostino Casaroli born?

Born in Castel San Giovanni[2], Agostino Casaroli…

Where did Agostino Casaroli die?

Agostino Casaroli died in Rome[4].

What did Agostino Casaroli do for work?

Agostino Casaroli worked as diplomat[6], Latin Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Agostino Casaroli go to school?

Agostino Casaroli was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[15] and Pontifical Lateran University[16].

What awards did Agostino Casaroli receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[17], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[19], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].

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  1. [2] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation diplomat, Latin Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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    Wikidata description Catholic cardinal (1914-1998)
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