Gregory XIII
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Gregory XIII
Summary
Gregory XIII is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bologna[2]. He was born on January 1, 1502[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on April 10, 1585[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and transitional deacon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,271 views/month, #6,910 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Gregory XIII's place of birth was Bologna[2].
- Gregory XIII died in Rome[4].
- Gregory XIII was born on January 1, 1502[3].
- Gregory XIII was born on January 1, 1501[9].
- Gregory XIII was born on January 7, 1502[10].
- Gregory XIII died on April 10, 1585[5].
- Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[11].
- Burial took place at Tomb of Gregorius XIII[12].
- Gregory XIII's father was Cristoforo Boncompagni[13].
- Gregory XIII's mother was Angela Marescalchi[14].
- A child of Gregory XIII was Giacomo Boncompagni[15].
- Gregory XIII held citizenship in Papal States[16].
- Gregory XIII's professions included Catholic priest[6].
- Gregory XIII's professions included transitional deacon[7].
- Gregory XIII held the position of Pope[17].
- Gregory XIII held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Vieste[18].
- Gregory XIII held the position of cardinal[19].
- Gregory XIII was employed by University of Bologna[20].
- Gregory XIII's education included a stint at University of Bologna[21].
- A notable work attributed to Gregory XIII is Gregorian calendar[22].
- Gregory XIII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
- Gregory XIII is recorded as male[24].
- Gregory XIII's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Gregory XIII's Commons category is recorded as Gregorius XIII[26].
- The cause of death was stroke[27].
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Origins and Family
Gregory XIII was born in Bologna[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1502[3], January 1, 1501[9], and January 7, 1502[10]. His father was Cristoforo Boncompagni[13]. His mother was Angela Marescalchi[14].
Education
Gregory XIII's education included a stint at University of Bologna[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and transitional deacon[7]. Among Gregory XIII's employers was University of Bologna[20]. Positions held include Pope[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Vieste[18], a historical episcopal title[31], in Kingdom of Naples[32]; and cardinal[19], a title[33].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Gregory XIII is Gregorian calendar[22]. Things named for him include Gregorian calendar[34], an arithmetic calendar[35], founded in 1582[36]; Pontifical Gregorian University[37], a pontifical university[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1551[40], headquartered in Roman College[41]; and gregorio[42], a currency[43].
Personal Life
A child of Gregory XIII was Giacomo Boncompagni[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
Death and Burial
Gregory XIII died on April 10, 1585[5]. He died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was stroke[27]. Recorded place of burial include St. Peter's Basilica[11] and Tomb of Gregorius XIII[12].
Why It Matters
Gregory XIII ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,271 views/month, #6,910 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Inter gravissimas[46], a papal bull[47]. Entities named for him include Gregorian calendar[34], an arithmetic calendar[35], founded in 1582[36]; Pontifical Gregorian University[37], a pontifical university[38], in Italy[39], founded in 1551[40], headquartered in Roman College[41]; and gregorio[42], a currency[43].
FAQs
Where was Gregory XIII born?
Born in Bologna[2], Gregory XIII…
Where did Gregory XIII die?
Gregory XIII passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Gregory XIII's parents?
Gregory XIII's father was Cristoforo Boncompagni[13]. Gregory XIII's mother was Angela Marescalchi[14].
What did Gregory XIII do for work?
Gregory XIII worked as Catholic priest[6] and transitional deacon[7].
Where did Gregory XIII go to school?
Gregory XIII was educated at University of Bologna[21].