Giovanni Benelli

Catholic cardinal (1921-1982)
Person human Q544458
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Giovanni Benelli

Summary

Giovanni Benelli is a human[1]. He was born in Italy[2]. He was born on May 12, 1921[3]. He passed away in Florence[4]. He died on October 26, 1982[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], theologian[7], Catholic priest[8], Catholic deacon[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Italy[2], Giovanni Benelli…
  • Giovanni Benelli died in Florence[4].
  • Giovanni Benelli was born on May 12, 1921[3].
  • Giovanni Benelli died on October 26, 1982[5].
  • Giovanni Benelli held citizenship in Italy[12].
  • Giovanni Benelli held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[13].
  • Giovanni Benelli worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Giovanni Benelli worked as a theologian[7].
  • Giovanni Benelli's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Giovanni Benelli worked as a Catholic deacon[9].
  • Giovanni Benelli worked as a Catholic bishop[10].
  • Giovanni Benelli held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence[14].
  • Giovanni Benelli held the position of cardinal[15].
  • Giovanni Benelli held the position of titular archbishop[16].
  • Giovanni Benelli held the position of Substitute for General Affairs[17].
  • Among Giovanni Benelli's employers was Benelli[18].
  • Giovanni Benelli's education included a stint at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[19].
  • Giovanni Benelli's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[20].
  • Giovanni Benelli received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21].
  • Giovanni Benelli received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22].
  • Giovanni Benelli was a member of Accademia delle Arti del Disegno[23].
  • Giovanni Benelli's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Giovanni Benelli is recorded as male[25].
  • Giovanni Benelli's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Giovanni Benelli's Commons category is recorded as Giovanni Benelli[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Italy[2], Giovanni Benelli… he was born on May 12, 1921[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[19], a Roman College[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in Rome[31] and Pontifical Gregorian University[20], a pontifical university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1551[34], headquartered in Roman College[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], theologian[7], Catholic priest[8], Catholic deacon[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. Among Giovanni Benelli's employers was Benelli[18]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1419[38]; cardinal[15], a title[39]; titular archbishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40]; and Substitute for General Affairs[17], a position[41], in Vatican City[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21], a grade of an order[43], in Spain[44] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22], a grade of an order[45], in Italy[46].

Personal Life

Giovanni Benelli's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].

Death and Burial

Giovanni Benelli died on October 26, 1982[5]. He passed away in Florence[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[47].

Why It Matters

Giovanni Benelli ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (452 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Benelli born?

Giovanni Benelli's place of birth was Italy[2].

Where did Giovanni Benelli die?

Giovanni Benelli died in Florence[4].

What did Giovanni Benelli do for work?

Giovanni Benelli worked as diplomat[6], theologian[7], Catholic priest[8], Catholic deacon[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Where did Giovanni Benelli go to school?

Giovanni Benelli was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[19] and Pontifical Gregorian University[20].

What awards did Giovanni Benelli receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22].

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  6. [26] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [24] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [47] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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