Francesco Sfondrati

Italian cardinal
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Francesco Sfondrati

Summary

Francesco Sfondrati is a human[1]. He was born in Cremona[2]. He was born on October 25, 1493[3]. He passed away in Cremona[4]. He died on July 31, 1550[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cremona[2], Francesco Sfondrati…
  • Francesco Sfondrati died in Cremona[4].
  • Francesco Sfondrati was born on October 25, 1493[3].
  • Francesco Sfondrati died on July 31, 1550[5].
  • Francesco Sfondrati's father was Giovanni Battista Sfondrati[8].
  • Francesco Sfondrati's mother was Margherita Omodei[9].
  • Francesco Sfondrati was married to Anna Visconti[10].
  • A child of Francesco Sfondrati was Gregory XIV[11].
  • A child of Francesco Sfondrati was Paolo Sfondrati[12].
  • Francesco Sfondrati's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Francesco Sfondrati held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Francesco Sfondrati held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Sarno[14].
  • Francesco Sfondrati held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Cremona[15].
  • Francesco Sfondrati held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Amalfi[16].
  • Francesco Sfondrati held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Capaccio[17].
  • Francesco Sfondrati was educated at University of Pavia[18].
  • A notable student of Francesco Sfondrati was Matteo Gribaldi[19].
  • Francesco Sfondrati's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Francesco Sfondrati is recorded as male[21].
  • Francesco Sfondrati's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Francesco Sfondrati's Commons category is recorded as Francesco Sfondrati[23].
  • Francesco Sfondrati's family name is recorded as Sfondrati[24].
  • Francesco Sfondrati's given name is recorded as Francesco[25].
  • Francesco Sfondrati studied under Giasone del Maino[26].
  • Francesco Sfondrati studied under Filippo Decio[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Francesco Sfondrati's place of birth was Cremona[2]. He was born on October 25, 1493[3]. His father was Giovanni Battista Sfondrati[8]. His mother was Margherita Omodei[9].

Education

Francesco Sfondrati was educated at University of Pavia[18]. Studied under Giasone del Maino[26], a jurist[28], 1435–1519[29]; Filippo Decio[27], a jurist[30], 1454–1535[31]; and Niccolò Lugari[32].

Career and Affiliations

Francesco Sfondrati worked as a Catholic priest[6]. Positions held include cardinal[13], a title[33]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Sarno[14]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Cremona[15]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Amalfi[16], a historical episcopal title[34]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Capaccio[17]. A notable student of him was Matteo Gribaldi[19].

Personal Life

Francesco Sfondrati was married to Anna Visconti[10]. Children include Gregory XIV[11], a politician[35], 1535–1591[36] and Paolo Sfondrati[12], a civil servant[37], 1538–1587[38], awarded the Order of Santiago[39]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Francesco Sfondrati died on July 31, 1550[5]. He died in Cremona[4].

Why It Matters

Francesco Sfondrati ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40]

FAQs

Where was Francesco Sfondrati born?

Francesco Sfondrati's place of birth was Cremona[2].

Where did Francesco Sfondrati die?

Francesco Sfondrati passed away in Cremona[4].

Who were Francesco Sfondrati's parents?

Francesco Sfondrati's father was Giovanni Battista Sfondrati[8]. Francesco Sfondrati's mother was Margherita Omodei[9].

Who was Francesco Sfondrati married to?

Francesco Sfondrati's spouses include Anna Visconti[10].

What did Francesco Sfondrati do for work?

Francesco Sfondrati worked as Catholic priest[6].

Where did Francesco Sfondrati go to school?

Francesco Sfondrati was educated at University of Pavia[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Genealogics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Q1128537. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [32] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Student Matteo Gribaldi
    Student of Giasone del Maino, Filippo Decio, Niccolò Lugari
    Position held cardinal, Roman Catholic Bishop of Sarno, Roman Catholic Bishop of Cremona +2
    Educated at University of Pavia
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