John XXII

pope of the Catholic Church from 1316 to 1334
Person human Q165568
John XXII
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John XXII

Summary

John XXII is a human[1]. Born in Cahors[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1244[3]. He passed away in Avignon[4]. He died on December 4, 1334[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John XXII's place of birth was Cahors[2].
  • John XXII died in Avignon[4].
  • John XXII was born on January 1, 1244[3].
  • John XXII was born on 1249[10].
  • John XXII was born on January 1, 1245[11].
  • John XXII died on December 4, 1334[5].
  • John XXII is buried at Avignon Cathedral[12].
  • John XXII's father was Q127417205[13].
  • John XXII held citizenship in France[14].
  • John XXII worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • John XXII worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • John XXII worked as a writer[8].
  • John XXII held the position of Pope[15].
  • John XXII held the position of cardinal[16].
  • John XXII held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Fréjus[17].
  • John XXII held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Avignon[18].
  • John XXII was employed by University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[19].
  • John XXII was educated at Old University of Orléans[20].
  • John XXII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • John XXII is recorded as male[22].
  • John XXII's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • John XXII's Commons category is recorded as Ioannes XXII[24].
  • John XXII's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[25].
  • John XXII's family name is recorded as Duèze[26].
  • John XXII's given name is recorded as Jacques[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John XXII was born in Cahors[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1244[3], 1249[10], and January 1, 1245[11]. His father was Q127417205[13].

Education

John XXII's education included a stint at Old University of Orléans[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and writer[8]. John XXII was employed by University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[19]. Positions held include Pope[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; cardinal[16], a title[31]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Fréjus[17], a historical episcopal title[32], in France[33]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Avignon[18], a historical episcopal title[34], in France[35], founded in 0400[36].

Personal Life

John XXII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

John XXII died on December 4, 1334[5]. He passed away in Avignon[4]. Burial took place at Avignon Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

John XXII ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,016 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was John XXII born?

John XXII's place of birth was Cahors[2].

Where did John XXII die?

John XXII passed away in Avignon[4].

Who were John XXII's parents?

John XXII's father was Q127417205[13].

What did John XXII do for work?

John XXII worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and writer[8].

Where did John XXII go to school?

John XXII was educated at Old University of Orléans[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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