Joseph Fesch

French cardinal, diplomat, art collector and Prince of France (1763-1839)
Person human Q450181
Joseph Fesch
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Joseph Fesch

Summary

Joseph Fesch is a human[1]. Born in Ajaccio[2], he… he was born on January 3, 1763[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on May 13, 1839[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], Catholic priest[7], diplomat[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Fesch's place of birth was Ajaccio[2].
  • Joseph Fesch died in Rome[4].
  • Joseph Fesch was born on January 3, 1763[3].
  • Joseph Fesch died on May 13, 1839[5].
  • Burial took place at Chapelle Impériale[11].
  • Joseph Fesch's father was Franz Fesch[12].
  • Joseph Fesch's mother was Angela Maria Pietra-Santa[13].
  • Joseph Fesch held citizenship in France[14].
  • French was Joseph Fesch's native language[15].
  • Joseph Fesch's professions included art collector[6].
  • Joseph Fesch worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Joseph Fesch's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Joseph Fesch worked as a politician[9].
  • Joseph Fesch held the position of Grand Almoner of France[16].
  • Joseph Fesch held the position of Catholic archbishop[17].
  • Joseph Fesch held the position of ambassador[18].
  • Joseph Fesch held the position of member of the Sénat conservateur[19].
  • Joseph Fesch held the position of Peer of France[20].
  • Joseph Fesch held the position of cardinal[21].
  • Joseph Fesch received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Joseph Fesch received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23].
  • Joseph Fesch received the Order of the Golden Spur[24].
  • Joseph Fesch's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Joseph Fesch is recorded as male[26].
  • Joseph Fesch's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Fesch's place of birth was Ajaccio[2]. He was born on January 3, 1763[3]. His father was Franz Fesch[12]. His mother was Angela Maria Pietra-Santa[13]. French was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], Catholic priest[7], diplomat[8], and politician[9]. Positions held include Grand Almoner of France[16], a position[28], in France[29]; Catholic archbishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30]; ambassador[18], a diplomatic rank[31]; member of the Sénat conservateur[19], a position[32], in French First Republic[33], founded in 1799[34]; Peer of France[20]; and cardinal[21], a title[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23], a grade of an order[38]; and Order of the Golden Spur[24], a religion-related award[39], in Vatican City[40], founded in 1539[41].

Personal Life

Joseph Fesch's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].

Death and Burial

Joseph Fesch died on May 13, 1839[5]. He died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Chapelle Impériale[11].

Why It Matters

Joseph Fesch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Fesch born?

Joseph Fesch's place of birth was Ajaccio[2].

Where did Joseph Fesch die?

Joseph Fesch passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Joseph Fesch's parents?

Joseph Fesch's father was Franz Fesch[12]. Joseph Fesch's mother was Angela Maria Pietra-Santa[13].

What did Joseph Fesch do for work?

Joseph Fesch worked as art collector[6], Catholic priest[7], diplomat[8], and politician[9].

What awards did Joseph Fesch receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[22], Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23], and Order of the Golden Spur[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. 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
  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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation art collector, Catholic priest, diplomat +1
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00386442
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  4. 21d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Depicted by Portrait of Joseph Fesch
    Participant in 1830–31 conclave, 1829 papal conclave, 1823 papal conclave
    Citizenship
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