Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

Italian Catholic bishop and saint (1696-1787)
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Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was born on September 27, 1696, in Naples [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and died on August 1, 1787, in Pagani [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. He was a Catholic priest and bishop of the Catholic Church [10], and held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Sant’Agata de’ Goti from 1762 to 1775 . His mother was Donna Anna Catherine Cavalieri [11], and he received his education at the University of Naples Federico II .

In addition to his ecclesiastical roles, Alphonsus Maria de Liguori worked as a composer, writer, poet, and lawyer [10][12]. He was active in multiple fields, contributing to religious and cultural life through his literary and musical works. His service to the Catholic Church spanned several decades, culminating in his episcopacy in Sant’Agata de’ Goti .

After his death, he was buried in Salerno . His life encompassed legal practice, theological writing, musical composition, and pastoral leadership, all within the framework of the Catholic Church [10][12][10]. He remained connected to his place of origin through education and ministry, while his final resting place lies in Salerno .

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori

Summary

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori is a human[1]. Born in Naples[2], he… he was born on September 27, 1696[3]. He passed away in Pagani[4]. He died on August 1, 1787[5]. He worked as a composer[6], Catholic priest[7], writer[8], poet[9], and lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,145 views/month, #6,904 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's place of birth was Naples[2].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori passed away in Pagani[4].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was born on September 27, 1696[3].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori died on August 1, 1787[5].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori died on August 9, 1787[12].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori is buried at Salerno[13].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's mother was Donna Anna Catherine Cavalieri[14].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori held citizenship in Kingdom of Naples[15].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's professions included composer[6].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori worked as a writer[8].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's professions included poet[9].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's professions included lawyer[10].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's professions included Catholic bishop[16].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Sant’Agata de’ Goti[17].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was educated at University of Naples Federico II[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Alphonsus Maria de Liguori is Tu scendi dalle stelle[19].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori is recorded as male[22].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's Commons category is recorded as Alphonsus Liguori[24].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's canonization status is recorded as saint[25].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's canonization status is recorded as Catholic saint[26].
  • Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's honorific prefix is recorded as Doctor of the Church[27].

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Origins and Family

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's place of birth was Naples[2]. He was born on September 27, 1696[3]. His mother was Donna Anna Catherine Cavalieri[14].

Education

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was educated at University of Naples Federico II[18]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Both Laws[28]. Studied under John Joseph of the Cross[29], a vicar[30], 1654–1734[31]; Giambattista Vico[32], a philosopher[33], 1668–1744[34], of Kingdom of Naples[35], specialised in philosophy[36]; and Francesco Solimena[37], a painter[38], 1657–1747[39], specialised in painting[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], Catholic priest[7], writer[8], poet[9], lawyer[10], and Catholic bishop[16]. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Sant’Agata de’ Goti[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alphonsus Maria de Liguori is Tu scendi dalle stelle[19]. Things named for him include Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori[41], a church building[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1859[44].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[20], a Christian denomination[45], in Vatican City[46], founded in 0001[47], headquartered in Vatican City[48] and Catholicism[21], a Christian denominational family[49], founded in 1054[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 1, 1787[5] and August 9, 1787[12]. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori died in Pagani[4]. Burial took place at Salerno[13].

Why It Matters

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,145 views/month, #6,904 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 87 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Works attributed to him include The Glories of Mary[53], a literary work[54]. Entities named for him include Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori[41], a church building[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1859[44].

FAQs

Where was Alphonsus Maria de Liguori born?

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was born in Naples[2].

Where did Alphonsus Maria de Liguori die?

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori passed away in Pagani[4].

Who were Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's parents?

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori's mother was Donna Anna Catherine Cavalieri[14].

What did Alphonsus Maria de Liguori do for work?

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori worked as composer[6], Catholic priest[7], writer[8], poet[9], and lawyer[10].

Where did Alphonsus Maria de Liguori go to school?

Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was educated at University of Naples Federico II[18].

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