Ferdinando II de' Medici

Grand Duke of Tuscany
Person human Q314558
Ferdinando II de' Medici
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Ferdinando II de' Medici

Summary

Ferdinando II de' Medici is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on June 14, 1610[3]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He died on May 23, 1670[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6] and inventor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's place of birth was Florence[2].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici passed away in Florence[4].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici was born on June 14, 1610[3].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici was born on July 14, 1610[9].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici died on May 23, 1670[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of San Lorenzo[10].
  • Burial took place at New Sacristy[11].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's father was Cosimo II de' Medici[12].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's mother was Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria[13].
  • Among Ferdinando II de' Medici's spouses was Vittoria della Rovere[14].
  • A child of Ferdinando II de' Medici was Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany[15].
  • A child of Ferdinando II de' Medici was Francesco Maria de' Medici, Duke of Rovere and Montefeltro[16].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Tuscany[17].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici worked as a statesperson[6].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici worked as an inventor[7].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici received the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[18].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici is recorded as male[20].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's family is recorded as House of Medici[22].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's noble title is recorded as duke[23].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinando II, Grand Duke of Tuscany[24].
  • The cause of death was stroke[25].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's family name is recorded as Medici[26].
  • Ferdinando II de' Medici's given name is recorded as Ferdinando[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Florence[2], Ferdinando II de' Medici… Recorded date of birth include June 14, 1610[3] and July 14, 1610[9]. His father was Cosimo II de' Medici[12]. His mother was Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include statesperson[6] and inventor[7].

Recognition

Ferdinando II de' Medici received the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[18].

Personal Life

Ferdinando II de' Medici was married to Vittoria della Rovere[14]. Children include Cosimo III de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany[15], a statesperson[28], 1642–1723[29], of Grand Duchy of Tuscany[30] and Francesco Maria de' Medici, Duke of Rovere and Montefeltro[16], a Catholic priest[31], 1660–1711[32]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].

Death and Burial

Ferdinando II de' Medici died on May 23, 1670[5]. He died in Florence[4]. The cause of death was stroke[25]. Recorded place of burial include Basilica of San Lorenzo[10] and New Sacristy[11].

Why It Matters

Ferdinando II de' Medici ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (407 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinando II de' Medici born?

Ferdinando II de' Medici's place of birth was Florence[2].

Where did Ferdinando II de' Medici die?

Ferdinando II de' Medici passed away in Florence[4].

Who were Ferdinando II de' Medici's parents?

Ferdinando II de' Medici's father was Cosimo II de' Medici[12]. Ferdinando II de' Medici's mother was Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria[13].

Who was Ferdinando II de' Medici married to?

Ferdinando II de' Medici's spouses include Vittoria della Rovere[14].

What did Ferdinando II de' Medici do for work?

Ferdinando II de' Medici worked as statesperson[6] and inventor[7].

What awards did Ferdinando II de' Medici receive?

Honors received include Sovereign Military Order of Malta[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . FINA Wiki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Religion or worldview Catholicism
    Languages spoken, written or signed Italian
    Cause of death stroke
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