Leo XI

pope of the Catholic Church in April 1605 (1535-1605)
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Leo XI
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Leo XI

Summary

Leo XI is a human[1]. His place of birth was Florence[2]. He was born on June 2, 1535[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on April 27, 1605[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (267 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leo XI's place of birth was Florence[2].
  • Leo XI died in Rome[4].
  • Leo XI was born on June 2, 1535[3].
  • Leo XI died on April 27, 1605[5].
  • Leo XI is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[10].
  • Leo XI's father was Ottaviano de' Medici[11].
  • Leo XI's mother was Francesca Salviati[12].
  • Leo XI held citizenship in Papal States[13].
  • Leo XI's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Leo XI's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Leo XI worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Leo XI held the position of Pope[14].
  • Leo XI held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence[15].
  • Leo XI held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina[16].
  • Leo XI held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[17].
  • Leo XI held the position of ambassador[18].
  • Leo XI held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Pistoia[19].
  • Leo XI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Leo XI is recorded as male[21].
  • Leo XI's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Leo XI's family is recorded as House of Medici[23].
  • Leo XI's Commons category is recorded as Leo XI[24].
  • Leo XI's family name is recorded as Medici[25].
  • Leo XI's given name is recorded as Leo[26].
  • Leo XI's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pope Leo XI[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Leo XI was born in Florence[2]. He was born on June 2, 1535[3]. His father was Ottaviano de' Medici[11]. His mother was Francesca Salviati[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Pope[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1419[33]; Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34]; Cardinal-Bishop of Albano[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35], in Italy[36]; ambassador[18], a diplomatic rank[37]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Pistoia[19].

Personal Life

Leo XI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Leo XI died on April 27, 1605[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[10].

Why It Matters

Leo XI ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (267 views/month, #7,135 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Leo XI born?

Born in Florence[2], Leo XI…

Where did Leo XI die?

Leo XI died in Rome[4].

Who were Leo XI's parents?

Leo XI's father was Ottaviano de' Medici[11]. Leo XI's mother was Francesca Salviati[12].

What did Leo XI do for work?

Leo XI worked as diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation diplomat, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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