Elio Sgreccia

Catholic cardinal (1928–2019)
Person human Q167803
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Elio Sgreccia

Summary

Elio Sgreccia is a human[1]. His place of birth was Arcevia[2]. He was born on June 6, 1928[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on June 5, 2019[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], writer[9], and bioethicist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Elio Sgreccia's place of birth was Arcevia[2].
  • Elio Sgreccia passed away in Rome[4].
  • Elio Sgreccia was born on June 6, 1928[3].
  • Elio Sgreccia died on June 5, 2019[5].
  • Elio Sgreccia held citizenship in Italy[12].
  • Elio Sgreccia held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[13].
  • Elio Sgreccia's professions included theologian[6].
  • Elio Sgreccia's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Elio Sgreccia's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Elio Sgreccia's professions included writer[9].
  • Elio Sgreccia worked as a bioethicist[10].
  • Elio Sgreccia's professions included Catholic bishop[14].
  • Elio Sgreccia's field of work was bioethics[15].
  • Elio Sgreccia held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Elio Sgreccia held the position of titular bishop[17].
  • Elio Sgreccia was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[18].
  • Elio Sgreccia was educated at University of Bologna[19].
  • Elio Sgreccia received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].
  • Elio Sgreccia was a member of Pontifical Academy for Life[21].
  • Elio Sgreccia was a member of National Bioethics Committee of Italy[22].
  • Elio Sgreccia's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Elio Sgreccia is recorded as male[24].
  • Elio Sgreccia's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Elio Sgreccia's Commons category is recorded as Elio Sgreccia[26].
  • Elio Sgreccia's family name is recorded as Sgreccia[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Arcevia[2], Elio Sgreccia… he was born on June 6, 1928[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[18], a Roman College[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in Rome[31] and University of Bologna[19], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1088[34], headquartered in Bologna[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], writer[9], bioethicist[10], and Catholic bishop[14]. Elio Sgreccia's field of work was bioethics[15]. Positions held include cardinal[16], a title[36] and titular bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37].

Recognition

Elio Sgreccia received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].

Personal Life

Elio Sgreccia's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Elio Sgreccia died on June 5, 2019[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Elio Sgreccia has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Elio Sgreccia born?

Elio Sgreccia was born in Arcevia[2].

Where did Elio Sgreccia die?

Elio Sgreccia passed away in Rome[4].

What did Elio Sgreccia do for work?

Elio Sgreccia worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], writer[9], and bioethicist[10].

Where did Elio Sgreccia go to school?

Elio Sgreccia was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[18] and University of Bologna[19].

What awards did Elio Sgreccia receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [25] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . academyforlife.va. academyforlife.va. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. agensir.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher, Catholic priest +3
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    Country of citizenship Italy, Kingdom of Italy
    Educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, University of Bologna
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