Angelo Mercati

Italian priest and archivist (1870-1955)
Person human Q536191
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Summary

Angelo Mercati was born on October 6, 1870[1], in Reggio Emilia[2]. He died on October 3, 1955[3], in Vatican City[4]. He worked as an archivist[5], Catholic priest[6], historian[7], translator[8], and theologian[9].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Italy[10], Kingdom of Italy[11]
  • Field of work: theology[12], history of Christianity[13], Pope[14]
  • Employer: Vatican Library[15], Vatican Apostolic Archives[16]
  • Educated at: Pontifical Gregorian University[17]
  • Award received: Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[18]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[19], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[21], Austrian Academy of Sciences[22], Pontifical Academy of Sciences[23], Medieval Academy of America[24]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Family name: Mercati[27]
  • Given name: Angelo[28]
  • Work location: Vatican City[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[30], German[31], Italian[32]
  • Sibling: Giovanni Mercati[33], Silvio Giuseppe Mercati[34]
  • Writing language: Italian[35]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]

FAQs

Where was Angelo Mercati born?

Angelo Mercati's place of birth was Reggio Emilia[2].

Where did Angelo Mercati die?

Angelo Mercati passed away in Vatican City[4].

What did Angelo Mercati do for work?

Angelo Mercati worked as an archivist[5], Catholic priest[6], historian[7], translator[8], and theologian[9].

Where did Angelo Mercati go to school?

Angelo Mercati was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[17].

What awards did Angelo Mercati receive?

Honors received include Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[18].

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  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . vitterhetsakad.se. vitterhetsakad.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [23] ↑ . www.pas.va. wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [36] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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