Gustavo Testa

Catholic cardinal (1886–1969)
Person human Q683296
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Gustavo Testa

Summary

Gustavo Testa is a human[1]. Born in Boltiere[2], he… he was born on July 28, 1886[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on February 28, 1969[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gustavo Testa's place of birth was Boltiere[2].
  • Gustavo Testa died in Rome[4].
  • Gustavo Testa was born on July 28, 1886[3].
  • Gustavo Testa died on February 28, 1969[5].
  • Gustavo Testa held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Gustavo Testa held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[11].
  • Gustavo Testa's professions included theologian[6].
  • Gustavo Testa worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Gustavo Testa worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Gustavo Testa held the position of cardinal[12].
  • Gustavo Testa held the position of titular archbishop[13].
  • Gustavo Testa held the position of Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland[14].
  • Gustavo Testa's education included a stint at Pontifical Biblical Institute[15].
  • Gustavo Testa was educated at Pontifical Lateran University[16].
  • Gustavo Testa received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17].
  • Gustavo Testa received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Gustavo Testa's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Gustavo Testa's religion is recorded as Catholicism[20].
  • Gustavo Testa is recorded as male[21].
  • Gustavo Testa's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gustavo Testa's Commons category is recorded as Gustavo Testa[23].
  • Gustavo Testa's family name is recorded as Testa[24].
  • Gustavo Testa's given name is recorded as Gustavo[25].
  • Gustavo Testa's participant in is recorded as 1963 conclave[26].
  • Gustavo Testa's participant in is recorded as Second Vatican Council[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Boltiere[2], Gustavo Testa… he was born on July 28, 1886[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Biblical Institute[15], a pontifical institute[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1909[30], headquartered in Rome[31] and Pontifical Lateran University[16], a pontifical university[32], in Vatican City[33], founded in 1773[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal[12], a title[35]; titular archbishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36]; and Apostolic Nuncio to Switzerland[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37], founded in 1553[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17], a grade of an order[39], in Italy[40] and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[41], in Germany[42].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[19], a Christian denomination[43], in Vatican City[44], founded in 0001[45], headquartered in Vatican City[46] and Catholicism[20], a Christian denominational family[47], founded in 1054[48].

Death and Burial

Gustavo Testa died on February 28, 1969[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Gustavo Testa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49]

FAQs

Where was Gustavo Testa born?

Gustavo Testa was born in Boltiere[2].

Where did Gustavo Testa die?

Gustavo Testa died in Rome[4].

What did Gustavo Testa do for work?

Gustavo Testa worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Gustavo Testa go to school?

Gustavo Testa was educated at Pontifical Biblical Institute[15] and Pontifical Lateran University[16].

What awards did Gustavo Testa receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[17] and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [42] . 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. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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