Alexander VIII
pope of the Catholic Church from 1689 to 1691
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Summary
Alexander VIII was born on April 22, 1610[1], in Venice[2]. He died on February 1, 1691[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 (1,497 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Peter's Basilica[8]
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Venice[9]
- Position held: Pope[10], cardinal[11], Roman Catholic Bishop of Brescia[12]
- Educated at: University of Padua[13]
- Award received: Supreme Order of Christ[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Alexander VIII[17]
- Cause of death: gangrene[18]
- Family name: Ottoboni[19]
- Given name: Alexander[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pope Alexander VIII[21]
- Work location: Rome[22], Papal States[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[25], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Otto's encyclopedia[27], Kościelna encyclopedia[28], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[29], The Catholic Encyclopedia[30], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[32]
- Participant in: 1689 papal conclave[33], 1676 papal conclave[34], 1669–70 papal conclave[35], 1667 conclave[36], 1655 papal conclave[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[38]
- Birth name: Pietro Vito Ottoboni[39]
- Name in native language: Alexander PP. VIII[40]
- Consecrator: Marcantonio Bragadin[41], Girolamo Farnese[42], Clement IX[43]
Why It Matters
Alexander VIII has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Alexander VIII born?
Alexander VIII's place of birth was Venice[2].
Where did Alexander VIII die?
Alexander VIII died in Rome[4].
What did Alexander VIII do for work?
Alexander VIII worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].
Where did Alexander VIII go to school?
Alexander VIII was educated at University of Padua[13].
What awards did Alexander VIII receive?
Honors received include Supreme Order of Christ[14].