Leo XII

Pope of the Catholic Church from 1823 to 1829
Person human Q43727
Leo XII
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Leo XII

Summary

Leo XII is a human[1]. Born in Genga[2], he… he was born on August 2, 1760[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on February 10, 1829[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], transitional deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (654 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Leo XII was born in Genga[2].
  • Leo XII passed away in Rome[4].
  • Leo XII was born on August 2, 1760[3].
  • Leo XII was born on August 22, 1760[10].
  • Leo XII died on February 10, 1829[5].
  • Leo XII is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[11].
  • Leo XII held citizenship in Papal States[12].
  • Leo XII worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Leo XII worked as a transitional deacon[7].
  • Leo XII's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Leo XII held the position of Pope[13].
  • Leo XII held the position of cardinal[14].
  • Leo XII held the position of diocesan bishop[15].
  • Leo XII held the position of titular archbishop[16].
  • Leo XII held the position of apostolic nuncio to Germany[17].
  • Leo XII held the position of Archpriest of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore[18].
  • Leo XII's education included a stint at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[19].
  • Leo XII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Leo XII is recorded as male[21].
  • Leo XII's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Leo XII's noble title is recorded as count[23].
  • Leo XII's Commons category is recorded as Leo XII[24].
  • Leo XII's given name is recorded as Leo[25].
  • Leo XII's given name is recorded as Lev[26].
  • Leo XII's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Pope Leo XII[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Genga[2], Leo XII… Recorded date of birth include August 2, 1760[3] and August 22, 1760[10].

Education

Leo XII's education included a stint at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], transitional deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Pope[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; cardinal[14], a title[31]; diocesan bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[32]; titular archbishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[33]; apostolic nuncio to Germany[17]; and Archpriest of the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore[18], a position[34].

Personal Life

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

Death and Burial

Leo XII died on February 10, 1829[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[11].

Why It Matters

Leo XII ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (654 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Works attributed to him include Quo Graviora[37], a papal bull[38].

FAQs

Where was Leo XII born?

Leo XII was born in Genga[2].

Where did Leo XII die?

Leo XII passed away in Rome[4].

What did Leo XII do for work?

Leo XII worked as Catholic priest[6], transitional deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Leo XII go to school?

Leo XII was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 3d ago · XeNivalys · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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