Guglielmo Massaia

Catholic cardinal (1809-1889)
Person human Q1394740
Guglielmo Massaia
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Guglielmo Massaia

Summary

Guglielmo Massaia is a human[1]. Born in Piovà Massaia[2], he… he was born on June 8, 1809[3]. He died in San Giorgio a Cremano[4]. He died on August 6, 1889[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], missionary[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Guglielmo Massaia's place of birth was Piovà Massaia[2].
  • Guglielmo Massaia died in San Giorgio a Cremano[4].
  • Guglielmo Massaia was born on June 8, 1809[3].
  • Guglielmo Massaia died on August 6, 1889[5].
  • Guglielmo Massaia held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[10].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Guglielmo Massaia worked as a missionary[7].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Guglielmo Massaia held the position of cardinal[11].
  • Guglielmo Massaia held the position of Catholic archbishop[12].
  • Guglielmo Massaia held the position of titular bishop[13].
  • Guglielmo Massaia held the position of titular archbishop[14].
  • Guglielmo Massaia held the position of vicar apostolic[15].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Guglielmo Massaia is recorded as male[17].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's Commons category is recorded as Guglielmo Massaia[19].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's canonization status is recorded as The Venerable[20].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's religious order is recorded as Order of Friars Minor Capuchin[21].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's family name is recorded as Massaia[22].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's given name is recorded as Guglielmo[23].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[25].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[26].
  • Guglielmo Massaia's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'it', 'text': 'Guglielmo Massaia'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Guglielmo Massaia's place of birth was Piovà Massaia[2]. He was born on June 8, 1809[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], missionary[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal[11], a title[28]; Catholic archbishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29]; titular bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30]; titular archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31]; and vicar apostolic[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[32].

Personal Life

Guglielmo Massaia's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Guglielmo Massaia died on August 6, 1889[5]. He died in San Giorgio a Cremano[4].

Why It Matters

Guglielmo Massaia ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Guglielmo Massaia born?

Born in Piovà Massaia[2], Guglielmo Massaia…

Where did Guglielmo Massaia die?

Guglielmo Massaia died in San Giorgio a Cremano[4].

What did Guglielmo Massaia do for work?

Guglielmo Massaia worked as Catholic priest[6], missionary[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

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] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . webdept.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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