Giacomo Biffi

Catholic cardinal (1928–2015)
Person human Q81156
Giacomo Biffi
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Giacomo Biffi

Summary

Giacomo Biffi is a human[1]. He was born in Milan[2]. He was born on +1928-06-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Bologna[4]. He died on +2015-07-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Milan[2], Giacomo Biffi…
  • Giacomo Biffi passed away in Bologna[4].
  • Giacomo Biffi was born on +1928-06-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Giacomo Biffi died on +2015-07-11T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Bologna Cathedral[10].
  • Giacomo Biffi held citizenship in Italy[11].
  • Giacomo Biffi held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[12].
  • Giacomo Biffi's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Giacomo Biffi worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Giacomo Biffi's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Giacomo Biffi held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna[13].
  • Giacomo Biffi held the position of cardinal[14].
  • Giacomo Biffi held the position of titular bishop[15].
  • Giacomo Biffi held the position of auxiliary bishop[16].
  • Giacomo Biffi received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[17].
  • Giacomo Biffi's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Giacomo Biffi's image is recorded as Cardinal Biffi CAAB (cropped).gif[19].
  • Giacomo Biffi is recorded as male[20].
  • Giacomo Biffi's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Giacomo Biffi's coat of arms image is recorded as Coat of arms of Giacomo Biffi.svg[22].
  • Giacomo Biffi's ISNI is recorded as 0000000116831288[23].
  • Giacomo Biffi's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 88654997[24].
  • Giacomo Biffi's GND ID is recorded as 121218295[25].
  • Giacomo Biffi's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n80138466[26].
  • Giacomo Biffi's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12767339f[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Giacomo Biffi's place of birth was Milan[2]. He was born on +1928-06-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1582[30]; cardinal[14], a title[31]; titular bishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[32]; and auxiliary bishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[33].

Recognition

Giacomo Biffi received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[17].

Personal Life

Giacomo Biffi's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Giacomo Biffi died on +2015-07-11T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Bologna[4]. Burial took place at Bologna Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Giacomo Biffi ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Giacomo Biffi born?

Giacomo Biffi's place of birth was Milan[2].

Where did Giacomo Biffi die?

Giacomo Biffi died in Bologna[4].

What did Giacomo Biffi do for work?

Giacomo Biffi worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

What awards did Giacomo Biffi receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Vatican Radio. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Vatican Radio. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Bologna
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