Clement VII

pope of the Catholic Church from 1523 to 1534 (1478–1534)
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Clement VII
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Clement VII

Summary

Clement VII is a human[1]. His place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on May 26, 1478[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on September 25, 1534[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and transitional deacon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,364 views/month, #6,110 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Clement VII's place of birth was Florence[2].
  • Clement VII died in Rome[4].
  • Clement VII was born on May 26, 1478[3].
  • Clement VII died on September 25, 1534[5].
  • Clement VII died on 1534[9].
  • Burial took place at Santa Maria sopra Minerva[10].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Clemens VII[11].
  • Clement VII's father was Giuliano de' Medici[12].
  • Clement VII's father was Lorenzo de' Medici[13].
  • Clement VII's mother was Fioretta Gorini[14].
  • A child of Clement VII was Alessandro de' Medici[15].
  • Clement VII's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Clement VII's professions included transitional deacon[7].
  • Clement VII held the position of Pope[16].
  • Clement VII held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[17].
  • Clement VII held the position of cardinal[18].
  • Clement VII held the position of Roman Caholic Bishop of Bologna[19].
  • Clement VII held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence[20].
  • Clement VII held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Narbonne[21].
  • Clement VII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Clement VII is recorded as male[23].
  • Clement VII's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Clement VII's family is recorded as House of Medici[25].
  • Clement VII's Commons category is recorded as Clemens VII[26].
  • The cause of death was poison[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Clement VII's place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on May 26, 1478[3]. Fathers listed include Giuliano de' Medici[12], a politician[28], 1453–1478[29], of Republic of Florence[30], specialised in politics[31] and Lorenzo de' Medici[13], a politician[32], 1449–1492[33], of Republic of Florence[34], specialised in politics[35]. His mother was Fioretta Gorini[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and transitional deacon[7]. Positions held include Pope[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in Vatican City[37], founded in 0033[38]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[17], a position[39]; cardinal[18], a title[40]; Roman Caholic Bishop of Bologna[19], a historical episcopal title[41], founded in 0200[42]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[43], in Italy[44], founded in 1419[45]; and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Narbonne[21], a historical episcopal title[46], in France[47].

Personal Life

A child of Clement VII was Alessandro de' Medici[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 25, 1534[5] and 1534[9]. Clement VII died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was poison[27]. Recorded place of burial include Santa Maria sopra Minerva[10] and Tomb of Clemens VII[11].

Why It Matters

Clement VII ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,364 views/month, #6,110 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Clement VII born?

Born in Florence[2], Clement VII…

Where did Clement VII die?

Clement VII passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Clement VII's parents?

Clement VII's father was Giuliano de' Medici[12]. Clement VII's mother was Fioretta Gorini[14].

What did Clement VII do for work?

Clement VII worked as Catholic priest[6] and transitional deacon[7].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [24] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [25] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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