Ernesto Ruffini

Catholic cardinal (1888–1967)
Person human Q769596
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Ernesto Ruffini

Summary

Ernesto Ruffini is a human[1]. His place of birth was San Benedetto Po[2]. He was born on January 19, 1888[3]. He passed away in Palermo[4]. He died on June 11, 1967[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ernesto Ruffini's place of birth was San Benedetto Po[2].
  • Ernesto Ruffini passed away in Palermo[4].
  • Ernesto Ruffini was born on January 19, 1888[3].
  • Ernesto Ruffini died on June 11, 1967[5].
  • Ernesto Ruffini held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Ernesto Ruffini held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's professions included theologian[6].
  • Ernesto Ruffini worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Ernesto Ruffini held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Palermo[12].
  • Ernesto Ruffini held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's education included a stint at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[14].
  • Ernesto Ruffini received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15].
  • Ernesto Ruffini received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[16].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Ernesto Ruffini is recorded as male[18].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's Commons category is recorded as Ernesto Ruffini[20].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's family name is recorded as Ruffini[22].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's given name is recorded as Ernesto[23].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's participant in is recorded as 1963 conclave[25].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's participant in is recorded as Second Vatican Council[26].
  • Ernesto Ruffini's participant in is recorded as 1958 conclave[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernesto Ruffini was born in San Benedetto Po[2]. He was born on January 19, 1888[3].

Education

Ernesto Ruffini's education included a stint at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Palermo[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1000[30] and cardinal[13], a title[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15], a grade of an order[32], in Italy[33] and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[16], a grade of an order[34], in Spain[35].

Personal Life

Ernesto Ruffini's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Ernesto Ruffini died on June 11, 1967[5]. He passed away in Palermo[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[21].

Why It Matters

Ernesto Ruffini ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (96 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Ernesto Ruffini born?

Ernesto Ruffini's place of birth was San Benedetto Po[2].

Where did Ernesto Ruffini die?

Ernesto Ruffini died in Palermo[4].

What did Ernesto Ruffini do for work?

Ernesto Ruffini worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Ernesto Ruffini go to school?

Ernesto Ruffini was educated at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[14].

What awards did Ernesto Ruffini receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15] and Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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