Jorge da Costa

Catholic cardinal (1406-1508)
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Jorge da Costa
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Jorge da Costa

Summary

Jorge da Costa is a human[1]. Born in Alpedrinha[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1406[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on September 28, 1508[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Latin Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Jorge da Costa was born in Alpedrinha[2].
  • Jorge da Costa died in Rome[4].
  • Jorge da Costa was born on January 1, 1406[3].
  • Jorge da Costa died on September 28, 1508[5].
  • Jorge da Costa is buried at Tomb of Jorge da Costa[9].
  • Burial took place at Costa Chapel[10].
  • Jorge da Costa held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[11].
  • Jorge da Costa worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Jorge da Costa's professions included Latin Catholic bishop[7].
  • Jorge da Costa held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[12].
  • Jorge da Costa held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[13].
  • Jorge da Costa held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lisbon[14].
  • Jorge da Costa held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Braga[15].
  • Jorge da Costa held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Évora[16].
  • Jorge da Costa held the position of archbishop of Genoa[17].
  • Jorge da Costa's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Jorge da Costa is recorded as male[19].
  • Jorge da Costa's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Jorge da Costa's Commons category is recorded as Jorge da Costa[21].
  • Jorge da Costa's religious order is recorded as Cistercians[22].
  • Jorge da Costa's family name is recorded as Costa[23].
  • Jorge da Costa's given name is recorded as Jorge[24].
  • Jorge da Costa's depicted by is recorded as Tomb of Jorge da Costa[25].
  • Jorge da Costa's participant in is recorded as 1484 papal conclave[26].
  • Jorge da Costa's participant in is recorded as 1492 papal conclave[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jorge da Costa was born in Alpedrinha[2]. He was born on January 1, 1406[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Latin Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[12], a position[28]; Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29], in Italy[30]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lisbon[14], a historical episcopal title[31], in Kingdom of Portugal[32], founded in 1394[33]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Braga[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34], in Kingdom of Portugal[35], founded in 1099[36]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Évora[16], a historical episcopal title[37], in Kingdom of Portugal[38]; and archbishop of Genoa[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1133[41].

Personal Life

Jorge da Costa's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Jorge da Costa died on September 28, 1508[5]. He died in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include Tomb of him[9] and Costa Chapel[10].

Why It Matters

Jorge da Costa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Jorge da Costa born?

Jorge da Costa was born in Alpedrinha[2].

Where did Jorge da Costa die?

Jorge da Costa died in Rome[4].

What did Jorge da Costa do for work?

Jorge da Costa worked as Catholic priest[6] and Latin Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Latin Catholic bishop
    Position held Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, Cardinal-Bishop of Albano, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lisbon +11
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in 1484 papal conclave, 1492 papal conclave, September 1503 papal conclave +1
    Subject has role centenarian
    Place of birth Alpedrinha
    Languages spoken, written or signed Portuguese
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