Gregory V

Pope and ruler of the Papal States (c.972-999) (r.996-999)
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Gregory V

Summary

Gregory V is a human[1]. His place of birth was Duchy of Saxony[2]. He was born on 972[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on February 23, 999[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (605 views/month, #7,047 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gregory V's place of birth was Duchy of Saxony[2].
  • Gregory V passed away in Rome[4].
  • Gregory V was born on 972[3].
  • Gregory V died on February 23, 999[5].
  • Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[9].
  • Gregory V's father was Otto I, Duke of Carinthia[10].
  • Gregory V's mother was Judith von Kärnten[11].
  • Gregory V worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Gregory V worked as a writer[7].
  • Gregory V held the position of Pope[12].
  • Gregory V held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Gregory V's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Gregory V is recorded as male[15].
  • Gregory V's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gregory V's Commons category is recorded as Gregorius V[17].
  • The cause of death was malaria[18].
  • Gregory V's given name is recorded as Gregor[19].
  • Gregory V's given name is recorded as Gregorius[20].
  • Gregory V's work location is recorded as Rome[21].
  • Gregory V's work location is recorded as Papal States[22].
  • Gregory V's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Gregory V's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Gregory V's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Gregory V's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Gregory V's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Gregory V was born in Duchy of Saxony[2]. He was born on 972[3]. His father was Otto I, Duke of Carinthia[10]. His mother was Judith von Kärnten[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include Pope[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30] and cardinal[13], a title[31].

Personal Life

Gregory V's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Gregory V died on February 23, 999[5]. He died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was malaria[18]. Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[9].

Why It Matters

Gregory V ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (605 views/month, #7,047 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Gregory V born?

Gregory V was born in Duchy of Saxony[2].

Where did Gregory V die?

Gregory V passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Gregory V's parents?

Gregory V's father was Otto I, Duke of Carinthia[10]. Gregory V's mother was Judith von Kärnten[11].

What did Gregory V do for work?

Gregory V worked as Catholic priest[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, writer
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  2. 6d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +0972-00-00T00:00:00Z
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    Date of birth +0972-00-00T00:00:00Z
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