Gian Carlo de' Medici

Catholic cardinal; (1611-1663)
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Gian Carlo de' Medici
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Summary

Gian Carlo de' Medici is a human[1]. He was born in Florence[2]. He was born on July 4, 1611[3]. He died in Villa Castello[4]. He died on January 22, 1663[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's place of birth was Florence[2].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici passed away in Villa Castello[4].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici was born on July 4, 1611[3].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici was born on July 24, 1611[9].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici died on January 22, 1663[5].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici died on January 23, 1663[10].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici is buried at Basilica of San Lorenzo[11].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's father was Cosimo II de' Medici[12].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's mother was Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria[13].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici held the position of cardinal[14].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici was a member of Accademia della Crusca[15].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici is recorded as male[17].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's family is recorded as House of Medici[19].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's Commons category is recorded as Giovan Carlo de' Medici[20].
  • The cause of death was stroke[21].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's family name is recorded as Medici[22].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's given name is recorded as Giovan[23].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's given name is recorded as Carlo[24].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's work location is recorded as Florence[25].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's work location is recorded as Rome[26].
  • Gian Carlo de' Medici's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Gian Carlo de' Medici's place of birth was Florence[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 4, 1611[3] and July 24, 1611[9]. His father was Cosimo II de' Medici[12]. His mother was Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Gian Carlo de' Medici held the position of cardinal[14].

Personal Life

Gian Carlo de' Medici's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 22, 1663[5] and January 23, 1663[10]. Gian Carlo de' Medici died in Villa Castello[4]. The cause of death was stroke[21]. Burial took place at Basilica of San Lorenzo[11].

Why It Matters

Gian Carlo de' Medici ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gian Carlo de' Medici born?

Gian Carlo de' Medici was born in Florence[2].

Where did Gian Carlo de' Medici die?

Gian Carlo de' Medici passed away in Villa Castello[4].

Who were Gian Carlo de' Medici's parents?

Gian Carlo de' Medici's father was Cosimo II de' Medici[12]. Gian Carlo de' Medici's mother was Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria[13].

What did Gian Carlo de' Medici do for work?

Gian Carlo de' Medici worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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