Alessandro Farnese

Italian cardinal and diplomat (1520–1589)
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Alessandro Farnese
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Alessandro Farnese

Summary

Alessandro Farnese is a human[1]. Born in Valentano[2], he… he was born on October 7, 1520[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on March 2, 1589[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and Catholic priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (387 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Valentano[2], Alessandro Farnese…
  • Alessandro Farnese passed away in Rome[4].
  • Alessandro Farnese was born on October 7, 1520[3].
  • Alessandro Farnese was born on October 17, 1520[9].
  • Alessandro Farnese died on March 2, 1589[5].
  • Alessandro Farnese died on March 4, 1589[10].
  • Alessandro Farnese is buried at Church of the Gesù[11].
  • Alessandro Farnese's father was Pier Luigi Farnese[12].
  • Alessandro Farnese's mother was Gerolama Orsini[13].
  • A child of Alessandro Farnese was Clelia Farnese[14].
  • Alessandro Farnese held citizenship in France[15].
  • Alessandro Farnese worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Alessandro Farnese worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Alessandro Farnese held the position of Dean of the College of Cardinals[16].
  • Alessandro Farnese held the position of cardinal-bishop of Ostia[17].
  • Alessandro Farnese held the position of cardinal[18].
  • Alessandro Farnese held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Monreale[19].
  • Alessandro Farnese held the position of bishop of Cahors[20].
  • Alessandro Farnese held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Parma[21].
  • Alessandro Farnese's education included a stint at University of Bologna[22].
  • Alessandro Farnese's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Alessandro Farnese's religion is recorded as Catholicism[24].
  • Alessandro Farnese is recorded as male[25].
  • Alessandro Farnese's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alessandro Farnese's family is recorded as House of Farnese[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Valentano[2], Alessandro Farnese… Recorded date of birth include October 7, 1520[3] and October 17, 1520[9]. His father was Pier Luigi Farnese[12]. His mother was Gerolama Orsini[13].

Education

Alessandro Farnese was educated at University of Bologna[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and Catholic priest[7]. Positions held include Dean of the College of Cardinals[16], a position[28]; cardinal-bishop of Ostia[17], a position[29], in Italy[30]; cardinal[18], a title[31]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Monreale[19], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[32], in Italy[33]; bishop of Cahors[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34], in France[35]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Parma[21], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36].

Personal Life

A child of Alessandro Farnese was Clelia Farnese[14]. Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[23] and Catholicism[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 2, 1589[5] and March 4, 1589[10]. Alessandro Farnese passed away in Rome[4]. He is buried at Church of the Gesù[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alessandro Farnese include Farnese Hours[37], a book of hours[38], in United States[39], founded in 1546[40].

Why It Matters

Alessandro Farnese ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (387 views/month, #7,210 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include Farnese Hours[37], a book of hours[38], in United States[39], founded in 1546[40].

FAQs

Where was Alessandro Farnese born?

Alessandro Farnese's place of birth was Valentano[2].

Where did Alessandro Farnese die?

Alessandro Farnese passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Alessandro Farnese's parents?

Alessandro Farnese's father was Pier Luigi Farnese[12]. Alessandro Farnese's mother was Gerolama Orsini[13].

What did Alessandro Farnese do for work?

Alessandro Farnese worked as diplomat[6] and Catholic priest[7].

Where did Alessandro Farnese go to school?

Alessandro Farnese was educated at University of Bologna[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catholic Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [9] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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