Giles of Viterbo

Italian Augustinian friar, bishop and cardinal (1469-1532)
Person human Q380652
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Giles of Viterbo

Summary

Giles of Viterbo is a human[1]. His place of birth was Viterbo[2]. He was born on 1469[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on November 12, 1532[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], Catholic priest[7], poet[8], theologian[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Viterbo[2], Giles of Viterbo…
  • Giles of Viterbo died in Rome[4].
  • Giles of Viterbo was born on 1469[3].
  • Giles of Viterbo died on November 12, 1532[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of Saint Augustine in Campo Marzio[12].
  • Giles of Viterbo worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Giles of Viterbo worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Giles of Viterbo's professions included poet[8].
  • Giles of Viterbo worked as a theologian[9].
  • Giles of Viterbo's professions included Catholic bishop[10].
  • Giles of Viterbo's field of work was theology[13].
  • Giles of Viterbo's field of work was philosophy[14].
  • Giles of Viterbo's field of work was renaissance humanism[15].
  • Giles of Viterbo held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Giles of Viterbo held the position of diocesan bishop[17].
  • Giles of Viterbo held the position of diocesan bishop[18].
  • Giles of Viterbo held the position of Prior General of Order of Saint Augustine[19].
  • Giles of Viterbo's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Giles of Viterbo is recorded as male[21].
  • Giles of Viterbo's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Giles of Viterbo's Commons category is recorded as Egidio da Viterbo[23].
  • Giles of Viterbo's religious order is recorded as Order of St. Augustine[24].
  • Giles of Viterbo's family name is recorded as Antonini[25].
  • Giles of Viterbo's given name is recorded as Egidio[26].
  • Giles of Viterbo studied under Marsilio Ficino[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Giles of Viterbo's place of birth was Viterbo[2]. He was born on 1469[3].

Education

Giles of Viterbo studied under Marsilio Ficino[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], Catholic priest[7], poet[8], theologian[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. Fields of work include theology[13], an academic discipline[28]; philosophy[14], an academic discipline[29]; and renaissance humanism[15], a cultural movement[30]. Positions held include cardinal[16], a title[31]; diocesan bishop[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[32]; and Prior General of Order of Saint Augustine[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[33].

Personal Life

Giles of Viterbo's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Giles of Viterbo died on November 12, 1532[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of Saint Augustine in Campo Marzio[12].

Why It Matters

Giles of Viterbo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Giles of Viterbo born?

Giles of Viterbo was born in Viterbo[2].

Where did Giles of Viterbo die?

Giles of Viterbo passed away in Rome[4].

What did Giles of Viterbo do for work?

Giles of Viterbo worked as philosopher[6], Catholic priest[7], poet[8], theologian[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, Catholic priest, poet +2
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, Catholic priest, poet +2
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 8w ago · ~2026-27639-75 · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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