Giovanni Ferro

(1901-1992) Italian Catholic prelate and archbishop
Person human Q3767228
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Summary

Giovanni Ferro is a human[1]. His place of birth was Costigliole d'Asti[2]. He was born on November 13, 1901[3]. He passed away in Reggio Calabria[4]. He died on April 18, 1992[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 (103 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Costigliole d'Asti[2].
  • Giovanni Ferro passed away in Reggio Calabria[4].
  • Giovanni Ferro was born on November 13, 1901[3].
  • Giovanni Ferro died on April 18, 1992[5].
  • Giovanni Ferro held citizenship in Italy[9].
  • Giovanni Ferro held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[10].
  • Giovanni Ferro's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Giovanni Ferro's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Giovanni Ferro held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Reggio Calabria[11].
  • Giovanni Ferro held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Bova[12].
  • Giovanni Ferro held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Bova[13].
  • Giovanni Ferro was employed by Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria[14].
  • Among Giovanni Ferro's employers was Roman Catholic Diocese of Bova[15].
  • Giovanni Ferro's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[16].
  • Giovanni Ferro's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Giovanni Ferro is recorded as male[18].
  • Giovanni Ferro's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Giovanni Ferro's Commons category is recorded as Giovanni Ferro[20].
  • Giovanni Ferro's canonization status is recorded as Venerable[21].
  • Giovanni Ferro's religious order is recorded as Somaschi Fathers[22].
  • Giovanni Ferro's family name is recorded as Ferro[23].
  • Giovanni Ferro's given name is recorded as Giovanni[24].
  • Giovanni Ferro's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[25].
  • Giovanni Ferro's consecrator is recorded as Giuseppe Siri[26].
  • Giovanni Ferro's consecrator is recorded as Umberto Rossi[27].

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Origins and Family

Giovanni Ferro's place of birth was Costigliole d'Asti[2]. He was born on November 13, 1901[3].

Education

Giovanni Ferro was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Employers include Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria[14], a defunct Roman Catholic diocese[28], founded in 1100[29], headquartered in Reggio Calabria[30] and Roman Catholic Diocese of Bova[15], a defunct Roman Catholic diocese[31], founded in 0700[32], headquartered in Bova[33]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Reggio Calabria[11], a historical episcopal title[34], in Italy[35], founded in 1100[36] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Bova[12], a historical episcopal title[37], in Italy[38], founded in 0700[39].

Personal Life

Giovanni Ferro's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Giovanni Ferro died on April 18, 1992[5]. He passed away in Reggio Calabria[4].

Why It Matters

Giovanni Ferro ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Ferro born?

Giovanni Ferro was born in Costigliole d'Asti[2].

Where did Giovanni Ferro die?

Giovanni Ferro died in Reggio Calabria[4].

What did Giovanni Ferro do for work?

Giovanni Ferro worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Giovanni Ferro go to school?

Giovanni Ferro was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[16].

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  12. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Hoefler50 · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gcatholic person id → 10821
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  2. 22w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religious order → Somaschi Fathers
    Sex or gender → male
    Employer → Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bova
    Educated at → —
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