Giuseppe Pittau

Italian Roman Catholic archbishop (1928-2014)
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Giuseppe Pittau

Summary

Giuseppe Pittau is a human[1]. Born in Villacidro[2], he… he was born on October 20, 1928[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on December 26, 2014[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], and Latin Catholic priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Giuseppe Pittau's place of birth was Villacidro[2].
  • Giuseppe Pittau passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Giuseppe Pittau was born on October 20, 1928[3].
  • Giuseppe Pittau died on December 26, 2014[5].
  • Giuseppe Pittau held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Giuseppe Pittau held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's professions included theologian[6].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Giuseppe Pittau worked as a Latin Catholic priest[8].
  • Giuseppe Pittau held the position of Catholic archbishop[12].
  • Giuseppe Pittau held the position of titular archbishop[13].
  • Giuseppe Pittau held the position of Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University[14].
  • Among Giuseppe Pittau's employers was Sophia University[15].
  • Giuseppe Pittau received the Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[16].
  • Giuseppe Pittau received the Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Giuseppe Pittau is recorded as male[19].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[21].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's family name is recorded as Pittau[22].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's given name is recorded as Giuseppe[23].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's work location is recorded as Tokyo[24].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's consecrator is recorded as Angelo Sodano[26].
  • Giuseppe Pittau's consecrator is recorded as Pio Laghi[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Villacidro[2], Giuseppe Pittau… he was born on October 20, 1928[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], and Latin Catholic priest[8]. Giuseppe Pittau was employed by Sophia University[15]. Positions held include Catholic archbishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28]; titular archbishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29]; and Rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[16], a grade of an order[30], in Japan[31], founded in 1875[32] and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17], a grade of an order[33], in Italy[34].

Personal Life

Giuseppe Pittau's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Giuseppe Pittau died on December 26, 2014[5]. He died in Tokyo[4].

Why It Matters

Giuseppe Pittau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Giuseppe Pittau born?

Giuseppe Pittau's place of birth was Villacidro[2].

Where did Giuseppe Pittau die?

Giuseppe Pittau died in Tokyo[4].

What did Giuseppe Pittau do for work?

Giuseppe Pittau worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], and Latin Catholic priest[8].

What awards did Giuseppe Pittau receive?

Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 2nd class[16] and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher, Latin Catholic priest
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Work location Tokyo
    Religious order Society of Jesus
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