Fernando Cento

Catholic cardinal and apostolic nuncio (1883–1973)
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Fernando Cento

Summary

Fernando Cento is a human[1]. He was born in Pollenza[2]. He was born on August 10, 1883[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on January 13, 1973[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pollenza[2], Fernando Cento…
  • Fernando Cento passed away in Rome[4].
  • Fernando Cento was born on August 10, 1883[3].
  • Fernando Cento died on January 13, 1973[5].
  • Fernando Cento held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Fernando Cento held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Fernando Cento's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Fernando Cento worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Fernando Cento's professions included theologian[8].
  • Fernando Cento held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Acireale[12].
  • Fernando Cento held the position of titular archbishop[13].
  • Fernando Cento held the position of Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela[14].
  • Fernando Cento held the position of apostolic nuncio to Perú[15].
  • Fernando Cento held the position of apostolic Nuncios to Ecuador[16].
  • Fernando Cento held the position of apostolic nuncio to Belgium[17].
  • Fernando Cento was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[18].
  • Fernando Cento was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[19].
  • Fernando Cento received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Fernando Cento received the Grand Cross of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort[21].
  • Fernando Cento's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Fernando Cento is recorded as male[23].
  • Fernando Cento's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Fernando Cento's Commons category is recorded as Fernando Cento[25].
  • Fernando Cento's family name is recorded as Cento[26].
  • Fernando Cento's given name is recorded as Fernando[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pollenza[2], Fernando Cento… he was born on August 10, 1883[3].

Education

Educated at Sapienza University of Rome[18], a public university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1303[30], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[31] and Pontifical Gregorian University[19], a pontifical university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1551[34], headquartered in Roman College[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and theologian[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Acireale[12]; titular archbishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36]; Apostolic Nuncio to Venezuela[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37], in Venezuela[38]; apostolic nuncio to Perú[15]; apostolic Nuncios to Ecuador[16]; and apostolic nuncio to Belgium[17], a position[39], in Vatican City[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[41], in Germany[42] and Grand Cross of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort[21], a grade of an order[43], in Spain[44].

Personal Life

Fernando Cento's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Fernando Cento died on January 13, 1973[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Fernando Cento ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Fernando Cento born?

Born in Pollenza[2], Fernando Cento…

Where did Fernando Cento die?

Fernando Cento passed away in Rome[4].

What did Fernando Cento do for work?

Fernando Cento worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and theologian[8].

Where did Fernando Cento go to school?

Fernando Cento was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[18] and Pontifical Gregorian University[19].

What awards did Fernando Cento receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20] and Grand Cross of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Sapienza University of Rome, Pontifical Gregorian University
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