Giovanni Colombo

Catholic cardinal (1902-1992)
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Giovanni Colombo
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Giovanni Colombo

Summary

Giovanni Colombo is a human[1]. He was born in Caronno Pertusella[2]. He was born on December 6, 1902[3]. He died in Milan[4]. He died on May 20, 1992[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Giovanni Colombo was born in Caronno Pertusella[2].
  • Giovanni Colombo passed away in Milan[4].
  • Giovanni Colombo was born on December 6, 1902[3].
  • Giovanni Colombo died on May 20, 1992[5].
  • Giovanni Colombo is buried at Milan Cathedral[11].
  • Giovanni Colombo held citizenship in Italy[12].
  • Giovanni Colombo held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[13].
  • Giovanni Colombo worked as a theologian[6].
  • Giovanni Colombo worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Giovanni Colombo's professions included Catholic deacon[8].
  • Giovanni Colombo worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Giovanni Colombo's field of work was theology[14].
  • Giovanni Colombo held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan[15].
  • Giovanni Colombo held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Giovanni Colombo held the position of titular bishop[17].
  • Giovanni Colombo held the position of auxiliary bishop[18].
  • Giovanni Colombo was educated at Catholic University of the Sacred Heart[19].
  • Giovanni Colombo's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Giovanni Colombo is recorded as male[21].
  • Giovanni Colombo's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Giovanni Colombo's Commons category is recorded as Giovanni Colombo[23].
  • Giovanni Colombo's family name is recorded as Colombo[24].
  • Giovanni Colombo's given name is recorded as Giovanni[25].
  • Giovanni Colombo's given name is recorded as Umberto[26].
  • Giovanni Colombo's participant in is recorded as October 1978 conclave[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Caronno Pertusella[2], Giovanni Colombo… he was born on December 6, 1902[3].

Education

Giovanni Colombo was educated at Catholic University of the Sacred Heart[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Giovanni Colombo's field of work was theology[14]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Italy[29]; cardinal[16], a title[30]; titular bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31]; and auxiliary bishop[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[32].

Personal Life

Giovanni Colombo's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Giovanni Colombo died on May 20, 1992[5]. He passed away in Milan[4]. Burial took place at Milan Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Giovanni Colombo ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (147 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Colombo born?

Giovanni Colombo's place of birth was Caronno Pertusella[2].

Where did Giovanni Colombo die?

Giovanni Colombo passed away in Milan[4].

What did Giovanni Colombo do for work?

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

Where did Giovanni Colombo go to school?

Giovanni Colombo was educated at Catholic University of the Sacred Heart[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic deacon +1
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    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic deacon +1
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  5. 23d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Family name Colombo
    Instance of human
    Consecrator Paul VI, Anacleto Cazzaniga, Giuseppe Schiavini
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