Gregory XV

pope of the Catholic Church from 1621 to 1623 (1554–1623)
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Gregory XV
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Gregory XV

Summary

Gregory XV is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bologna[2]. He was born on January 9, 1554[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on July 8, 1623[5]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bologna[2], Gregory XV…
  • Gregory XV passed away in Rome[4].
  • Gregory XV was born on January 9, 1554[3].
  • Gregory XV died on July 8, 1623[5].
  • Burial took place at Sant'Ignazio Church[8].
  • Gregory XV is buried at Tomb of Gregorius XV[9].
  • Gregory XV's father was Conte Pompeo Ludovisi[10].
  • Gregory XV's mother was Camilla Bianchini[11].
  • Gregory XV held citizenship in Papal States[12].
  • Gregory XV worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6].
  • Gregory XV held the position of Pope[13].
  • Gregory XV held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna[14].
  • Gregory XV held the position of cardinal[15].
  • Gregory XV was educated at University of Bologna[16].
  • Gregory XV was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[17].
  • Gregory XV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Gregory XV is recorded as male[19].
  • Gregory XV's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gregory XV's Commons category is recorded as Gregorius XV[21].
  • Gregory XV's given name is recorded as Gregor[22].
  • Gregory XV's given name is recorded as Gregorius[23].
  • Gregory XV's given name is recorded as Alessandro[24].
  • Gregory XV's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pope Gregory XV[25].
  • Gregory XV's work location is recorded as Rome[26].
  • Gregory XV's work location is recorded as Papal States[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gregory XV was born in Bologna[2]. He was born on January 9, 1554[3]. His father was Conte Pompeo Ludovisi[10]. His mother was Camilla Bianchini[11].

Education

Educated at University of Bologna[16], a public university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1088[30], headquartered in Bologna[31] and Pontifical Gregorian University[17], a pontifical university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1551[34], headquartered in Roman College[35].

Career and Affiliations

Gregory XV's professions included Latin Catholic priest[6]. Positions held include Pope[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in Vatican City[37], founded in 0033[38]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bologna[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1582[41]; and cardinal[15], a title[42].

Personal Life

Gregory XV's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Gregory XV died on July 8, 1623[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include Sant'Ignazio Church[8] and Tomb of Gregorius XV[9].

Why It Matters

Gregory XV ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Gregory XV born?

Born in Bologna[2], Gregory XV…

Where did Gregory XV die?

Gregory XV died in Rome[4].

Who were Gregory XV's parents?

Gregory XV's father was Conte Pompeo Ludovisi[10]. Gregory XV's mother was Camilla Bianchini[11].

What did Gregory XV do for work?

Gregory XV worked as Latin Catholic priest[6].

Where did Gregory XV go to school?

Gregory XV was educated at University of Bologna[16] and Pontifical Gregorian University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Q1128537. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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