Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
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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 .
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Piscinola[11]
- Date of death: August 9, 1787[12]
- Place of burial: Salerno[13]
- Mother: Donna Anna Catherine Cavalieri[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Naples[15]
- Occupation: Catholic bishop[16]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Bishop of Sant’Agata de’ Goti[17]
- Educated at: University of Naples Federico II[18]
- Notable work: Tu scendi dalle stelle[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[20], Catholicism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Alphonsus Liguori[23]
- Canonization status: Catholic saint[24]
- Honorific prefix: Doctor of the Church[25]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Both Laws[26]
- Religious order: Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer[27]
- Family name: Liguori[28], Q140367148[29]
- Given name: Alfonso[30], Maria[31]
- Feast day: August 1[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Alphonsus Liguori[33]
- Medical condition: rheumatoid arthritis[34], ankylosing spondylitis[35]
- Student of: John Joseph of the Cross[36], Giambattista Vico[37], Francesco Solimena[38]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Kościelna encyclopedia[40], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[41], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Library of the World's Best Literature[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alphonsus Maria de Liguori include Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori[45], a church building[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1859[48].
Why It Matters
Alphonsus Maria de Liguori has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 107 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Works attributed to him include The Glories of Mary[51], a literary work[52]. Entities named for him include Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori[45], a church building[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1859[48].
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 a composer[5], Catholic priest[6], writer[7], poet[8], and lawyer[9].
Where did Alphonsus Maria de Liguori go to school?
Alphonsus Maria de Liguori was educated at University of Naples Federico II[18].