Diego Laynez
(1512-1565) Superior General of the Society of Jesus
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Summary
Diego Laynez was born on 1512[1] in Almazán[2]. He died on January 19, 1565[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic theologian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (625 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Church of San Francisco de Borja, Madrid[8]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[9]
- Position held: Superior General of the Society of Jesus[10], superior general[11]
- Employer: Sapienza University of Rome[12], University of Alcalá[13]
- Educated at: University of Paris[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Didacus Laínez[17]
- Residence: Camere di San Ignazio[18]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[19]
- Family name: Laínez[20]
- Given name: Diego[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Didacus Laínez[22]
- Commons gallery: Diego Laínez[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26], Spanish[27]
- Name in native language: Diego Laínez[28]
Why It Matters
Diego Laynez has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Diego Laynez born?
Diego Laynez was born in Almazán[2].
Where did Diego Laynez die?
Diego Laynez passed away in Rome[4].
What did Diego Laynez do for work?
Diego Laynez worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic theologian[6].
Where did Diego Laynez go to school?
Diego Laynez was educated at University of Paris[14].