Alexander Farnese

duke of Parma and Piacenza, lived (1545-1592); duke of Castro, man of government and military in the service of Spain
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Alexander Farnese
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Alexander Farnese

Summary

Alexander Farnese is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on August 27, 1545[3]. He died in Arras[4]. He died on December 3, 1592[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], diplomat[7], and militant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Farnese was born in Rome[2].
  • Alexander Farnese passed away in Arras[4].
  • Alexander Farnese was born on August 27, 1545[3].
  • Alexander Farnese died on December 3, 1592[5].
  • Alexander Farnese is buried at Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata[10].
  • Alexander Farnese's father was Ottavio Farnese[11].
  • Alexander Farnese's mother was Margaret of Parma[12].
  • Among Alexander Farnese's spouses was Infanta Maria of Guimarães[13].
  • A child of Alexander Farnese was Ranuccio I Farnese[14].
  • A child of Alexander Farnese was Margherita Farnese of Parma[15].
  • A child of Alexander Farnese was Odoardo Farnese[16].
  • Alexander Farnese held citizenship in Spain[17].
  • Alexander Farnese worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Alexander Farnese's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Alexander Farnese's professions included militant[8].
  • Alexander Farnese held the position of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[18].
  • Alexander Farnese's education included a stint at University of Alcalá[19].
  • Alexander Farnese received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].
  • Alexander Farnese's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].
  • Alexander Farnese is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Farnese's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Farnese's family is recorded as House of Farnese[24].
  • Alexander Farnese's noble title is recorded as duke[25].
  • Alexander Farnese's Commons category is recorded as Alessandro Farnese[26].
  • Alexander Farnese's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Farnese was born in Rome[2]. He was born on August 27, 1545[3]. His father was Ottavio Farnese[11]. His mother was Margaret of Parma[12].

Education

Alexander Farnese was educated at University of Alcalá[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], diplomat[7], and militant[8]. Alexander Farnese held the position of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[18].

Recognition

Alexander Farnese received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].

Personal Life

Alexander Farnese was married to Infanta Maria of Guimarães[13]. Children include Ranuccio I Farnese[14], a regent[28], 1569–1622[29], specialised in politics[30]; Margherita Farnese of Parma[15], a nun[31], 1567–1643[32]; and Odoardo Farnese[16], a Catholic priest[33], 1573–1626[34]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].

Death and Burial

Alexander Farnese died on December 3, 1592[5]. He passed away in Arras[4]. Burial took place at Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Steccata[10].

Why It Matters

Alexander Farnese ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Farnese born?

Born in Rome[2], Alexander Farnese…

Where did Alexander Farnese die?

Alexander Farnese died in Arras[4].

Who were Alexander Farnese's parents?

Alexander Farnese's father was Ottavio Farnese[11]. Alexander Farnese's mother was Margaret of Parma[12].

Who was Alexander Farnese married to?

Alexander Farnese's spouses include Infanta Maria of Guimarães[13].

What did Alexander Farnese do for work?

Alexander Farnese worked as military personnel[6], diplomat[7], and militant[8].

Where did Alexander Farnese go to school?

Alexander Farnese was educated at University of Alcalá[19].

What awards did Alexander Farnese receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, diplomat, militant
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