John XXI

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John XXI
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John XXI

Summary

John XXI is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lisbon[2]. He was born on 1215[3]. He died in Palazzo dei Papi di Viterbo[4]. He died on May 20, 1277[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], physician[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John XXI's place of birth was Lisbon[2].
  • John XXI passed away in Palazzo dei Papi di Viterbo[4].
  • John XXI was born on 1215[3].
  • John XXI died on May 20, 1277[5].
  • Burial took place at Viterbo Cathedral[12].
  • John XXI's father was Julião Pais[13].
  • John XXI held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[14].
  • John XXI worked as a politician[6].
  • John XXI worked as a university teacher[7].
  • John XXI's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • John XXI worked as a physician[9].
  • John XXI's professions included philosopher[10].
  • John XXI worked as a mathematician[15].
  • John XXI held the position of Pope[16].
  • John XXI held the position of diocesan bishop[17].
  • John XXI held the position of cardinal[18].
  • John XXI held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Braga[19].
  • John XXI held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati[20].
  • Among John XXI's employers was University of Siena[21].
  • John XXI was educated at University of Paris[22].
  • John XXI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • John XXI is recorded as male[24].
  • John XXI's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John XXI's Commons category is recorded as Ioannes XXI[26].
  • John XXI's said to be the same as is recorded as Peter of Spain[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John XXI was born in Lisbon[2]. He was born on 1215[3]. His father was Julião Pais[13].

Education

John XXI was educated at University of Paris[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], physician[9], philosopher[10], and mathematician[15]. Among John XXI's employers was University of Siena[21]. Positions held include Pope[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; diocesan bishop[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[31]; cardinal[18], a title[32]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Braga[19], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[33], in Kingdom of Portugal[34], founded in 1099[35]; and Cardinal-Bishop of Frascati[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36].

Personal Life

John XXI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

John XXI died on May 20, 1277[5]. He passed away in Palazzo dei Papi di Viterbo[4]. Burial took place at Viterbo Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

John XXI ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was John XXI born?

John XXI's place of birth was Lisbon[2].

Where did John XXI die?

John XXI died in Palazzo dei Papi di Viterbo[4].

Who were John XXI's parents?

John XXI's father was Julião Pais[13].

What did John XXI do for work?

John XXI worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], physician[9], and philosopher[10].

Where did John XXI go to school?

John XXI was educated at University of Paris[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BeWeB. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Dodro · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, university teacher, Catholic priest +3
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  3. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 129963
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  4. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1215-00-00T00:00:00Z
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