Marcellus II

Summary

Marcellus II is a human^[1]. Born in Montefano^[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1501^[3]. He passed away in Rome^[4]. He died on May 1, 1555^[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest^[6], librarian^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Marcellus II's place of birth was Montefano^[2].
• Marcellus II died in Rome^[4].
• Marcellus II was born on May 6, 1501^[3].
• Marcellus II died on May 1, 1555^[5].
• Marcellus II died on May 6, 1555^[10].
• Marcellus II is buried at Vatican Grotto^[11].
• Marcellus II's father was Riccardo Cervini^[12].
• Marcellus II's mother was Cassandra Benci^[13].
• Marcellus II worked as a Catholic priest^[6].
• Marcellus II worked as a librarian^[7].
• Marcellus II worked as a Catholic bishop^[8].
• Marcellus II's field of work was Christianity^[14].
• Marcellus II's field of work was papacy^[15].
• Marcellus II held the position of Pope^[16].
• Marcellus II held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals^[17].
• Marcellus II held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Gubbio^[18].
• Marcellus II held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Reggio Emilia^[19].
• Marcellus II held the position of Prefect of the Vatican Library^[20].
• Marcellus II held the position of cardinal^[21].
• Marcellus II's education included a stint at University of Siena^[22].
• Marcellus II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[23].
• Marcellus II is recorded as male^[24].
• Marcellus II's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Marcellus II's Commons category is recorded as Marcellus II^[26].
• The cause of death was stroke^[27].

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Origins and Family

Marcellus II's place of birth was Montefano^[2]. He was born on May 6, 1501^[3]. His father was Riccardo Cervini^[12]. His mother was Cassandra Benci^[13].

Education

Marcellus II was educated at University of Siena^[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest^[6], librarian^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8]. Fields of work include Christianity^[14], a major religious group^[28], founded in 0033^[29] and papacy^[15], an administrative type^[30], in Vatican City^[31]. Positions held include Pope^[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title^[32], in Vatican City^[33], founded in 0033^[34]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals^[17], a position^[35]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Gubbio^[18]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Reggio Emilia^[19], a historical episcopal title^[36], in Italy^[37], founded in 0100^[38]; Prefect of the Vatican Library^[20]; and cardinal^[21], a title^[39].

Personal Life

Marcellus II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 1, 1555^[5] and May 6, 1555^[10]. Marcellus II died in Rome^[4]. The cause of death was stroke^[27]. Burial took place at Vatican Grotto^[11].

Why It Matters

Marcellus II ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,191 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

FAQs

Where was Marcellus II born?

Marcellus II's place of birth was Montefano^[2].

Where did Marcellus II die?

Marcellus II passed away in Rome^[4].

Who were Marcellus II's parents?

Marcellus II's father was Riccardo Cervini^[12]. Marcellus II's mother was Cassandra Benci^[13].

What did Marcellus II do for work?

Marcellus II worked as Catholic priest^[6], librarian^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8].

Where did Marcellus II go to school?

Marcellus II was educated at University of Siena^[22].