Alexander VII
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Summary
Alexander VII was born on February 13, 1599[1], in Siena[2]. He died on May 22, 1667[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,615 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[8]
- Father: Flavio Chigi, Gonfaloniere[9]
- Mother: Laura Marsili[10]
- Country of citizenship: Papal States[11]
- Position held: Pope[12], cardinal[13], Catholic archbishop[14], diocesan bishop[15], apostolic nuncio to Germany[16], Cardinal Secretary of State[17], inquisitor[18]
- Educated at: University of Siena[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: House of Chigi[22]
- Commons category: Alexander VII[23]
- Family name: Chigi[24]
- Given name: Alexander[25], Fabio[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Alexander VII[27]
- Work location: Cologne[28], Rome[29], Papal States[30]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Otto's encyclopedia[33], Kościelna encyclopedia[34], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[35], The Catholic Encyclopedia[36], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[38]
- Participant in: 1655 papal conclave[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[40], Latin[41]
- Birth name: Fabio Chigi[42]
- Name in native language: Alexander PP. VII[43]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alexander VII include Palazzo Chigi-Odescalchi[44], a Palazzo[45], in Italy[46] and Biblioteca universitaria Alessandrina[47], a conservation library[48], in Italy[49], founded in 1667[50].
Why It Matters
Alexander VII has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Palazzo Chigi-Odescalchi[44], a Palazzo[45], in Italy[46] and Biblioteca universitaria Alessandrina[47], a conservation library[48], in Italy[49], founded in 1667[50].
FAQs
Where was Alexander VII born?
Alexander VII's place of birth was Siena[2].
Where did Alexander VII die?
Alexander VII passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Alexander VII's parents?
Alexander VII's father was Flavio Chigi, Gonfaloniere[9]. Alexander VII's mother was Laura Marsili[10].
What did Alexander VII do for work?
Alexander VII worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].
Where did Alexander VII go to school?
Alexander VII was educated at University of Siena[19].