Gaspar de Borja y Velasco

Spanish cardinal, ecclesiastic and politician (1580-1645)
Person human Q615673
Gaspar de Borja y Velasco
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Gaspar de Borja y Velasco

Summary

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco is a human[1]. Born in Villalpando[2], he… he was born on June 26, 1580[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on December 28, 1645[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Villalpando[2], Gaspar de Borja y Velasco…
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco was born on June 26, 1580[3].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco died on December 28, 1645[5].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's father was Francesc Tomàs de Borja[11].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco held citizenship in Spain[12].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco worked as a politician[6].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[13].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[14].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco held the position of Ambassador of Spain to the Holy See[15].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Seville[16].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco held the position of archbishop of Toledo[17].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco held the position of cardinal priest[18].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco was educated at University of Alcalá[19].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco is recorded as male[21].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's family is recorded as House of Borgia[23].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's Commons category is recorded as Gaspar de Borja y Velasco[24].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's family name is recorded as de Borja[25].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's given name is recorded as Gaspar[26].
  • Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's relative is recorded as Francis Borgia, 4th Duke of Gandía[27].

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Origins and Family

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's place of birth was Villalpando[2]. He was born on June 26, 1580[3]. His father was Francesc Tomàs de Borja[11].

Education

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's education included a stint at University of Alcalá[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[13], a position[28]; Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29], in Italy[30]; Ambassador of Spain to the Holy See[15], a position[31], in Vatican City[32], founded in 1475[33]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Seville[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34], in Spain[35]; archbishop of Toledo[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in Spain[37], founded in 0646[38]; and cardinal priest[18], a position[39].

Personal Life

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco died on December 28, 1645[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4].

Why It Matters

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Gaspar de Borja y Velasco born?

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's place of birth was Villalpando[2].

Where did Gaspar de Borja y Velasco die?

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco passed away in Madrid[4].

Who were Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's parents?

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco's father was Francesc Tomàs de Borja[11].

What did Gaspar de Borja y Velasco do for work?

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

Where did Gaspar de Borja y Velasco go to school?

Gaspar de Borja y Velasco was educated at University of Alcalá[19].

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  6. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, diplomat, Catholic priest +1
    Position held Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, Cardinal-Bishop of Albano, Ambassador of Spain to the Holy See +5
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    Occupation politician, diplomat, Catholic priest +1
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