Francis II of the Two Sicilies

King of the Two Sicilies (1836-1894) and Servant of God
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Francis II of the Two Sicilies

Summary

Francis II of the Two Sicilies is a human[1]. His place of birth was Naples[2]. He was born on January 16, 1836[3]. He passed away in Arco[4]. He died on December 27, 1894[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies was born in Naples[2].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies died in Arco[4].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies was born on January 16, 1836[3].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies died on December 27, 1894[5].
  • Burial took place at Santa Chiara[7].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies's father was Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies[8].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies's mother was Maria Cristina of Savoy, Queen of the Two Sicilies[9].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies was married to Duchess Marie Sophie in Bavaria[10].
  • A child of Francis II of the Two Sicilies was Princess Maria Cristina of the Two Sicilies[11].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[12].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies held the position of monarch[13].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies received the Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[15].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies received the Order of the Black Eagle[16].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies received the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[17].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies received the Order of St. Andrew[18].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies received the Order of St. George, 4th class[19].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies is recorded as male[21].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies's family is recorded as House of Bourbon[23].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies's noble title is recorded as Prince of the Two Sicilies[24].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies's Commons category is recorded as Francis II of the Two Sicilies[25].
  • Francis II of the Two Sicilies's canonization status is recorded as Servant of God[26].
  • The cause of death was diabetes[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis II of the Two Sicilies's place of birth was Naples[2]. He was born on January 16, 1836[3]. His father was Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies[8]. His mother was Maria Cristina of Savoy, Queen of the Two Sicilies[9].

Career and Affiliations

Francis II of the Two Sicilies held the position of monarch[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14], a grade of an order[28]; Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[15], a grade of an order[29]; Order of the Black Eagle[16], an order[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1701[32]; Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[17], an order[33], in Russian Empire[34], founded in 1725[35]; Order of St. Andrew[18], an order[36], in Russian Empire[37], founded in 1698[38]; and Order of St. George, 4th class[19], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40].

Personal Life

Among Francis II of the Two Sicilies's spouses was Duchess Marie Sophie in Bavaria[10]. A child of him was Princess Maria Cristina of the Two Sicilies[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Francis II of the Two Sicilies died on December 27, 1894[5]. He passed away in Arco[4]. The cause of death was diabetes[27]. Burial took place at Santa Chiara[7].

Why It Matters

Francis II of the Two Sicilies has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Francis II of the Two Sicilies born?

Francis II of the Two Sicilies's place of birth was Naples[2].

Where did Francis II of the Two Sicilies die?

Francis II of the Two Sicilies passed away in Arco[4].

Who were Francis II of the Two Sicilies's parents?

Francis II of the Two Sicilies's father was Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies[8]. Francis II of the Two Sicilies's mother was Maria Cristina of Savoy, Queen of the Two Sicilies[9].

Who was Francis II of the Two Sicilies married to?

Francis II of the Two Sicilies's spouses include Duchess Marie Sophie in Bavaria[10].

What awards did Francis II of the Two Sicilies receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[14], Knight of the Order of Maria Theresa[15], Order of the Black Eagle[16], and Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . constantinianorder.net. constantinianorder.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Italy
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