Giovanni Francesco Commendone

Catholic cardinal (1523-1585)
Person human Q2707752
Giovanni Francesco Commendone
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Giovanni Francesco Commendone

Summary

Giovanni Francesco Commendone is a human[1]. He was born in Venice[2]. He was born on March 17, 1524[3]. He passed away in Padua[4]. He died on December 26, 1584[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 (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's place of birth was Venice[2].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone died in Padua[4].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone was born on March 17, 1524[3].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone was born on March 17, 1523[9].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone died on December 26, 1584[5].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone held citizenship in Republic of Venice[10].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone held the position of cardinal[11].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[12].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Cephalonia and Zakynthos[13].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone held the position of Apostolic Nuncio to Poland[14].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone was educated at University of Padua[15].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone is recorded as male[17].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's Commons category is recorded as Giovanni Francesco Commendone[19].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's family name is recorded as Commendone[20].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's given name is recorded as Giovanni[21].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's given name is recorded as Francesco[22].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[24].
  • Giovanni Francesco Commendone's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Venice[2], Giovanni Francesco Commendone… Recorded date of birth include March 17, 1524[3] and March 17, 1523[9].

Education

Giovanni Francesco Commendone's education included a stint at University of Padua[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include cardinal[11], a title[26]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[12], a position[27]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Cephalonia and Zakynthos[13]; and Apostolic Nuncio to Poland[14].

Personal Life

Giovanni Francesco Commendone's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Giovanni Francesco Commendone died on December 26, 1584[5]. He died in Padua[4].

Why It Matters

Giovanni Francesco Commendone ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 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 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Francesco Commendone born?

Giovanni Francesco Commendone's place of birth was Venice[2].

Where did Giovanni Francesco Commendone die?

Giovanni Francesco Commendone passed away in Padua[4].

What did Giovanni Francesco Commendone do for work?

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

Where did Giovanni Francesco Commendone go to school?

Giovanni Francesco Commendone was educated at University of Padua[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . webdept.fiu.edu. webdept.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

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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  1. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Catholic Encyclopedia
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Place of death Padua
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