Marco Antonio Colonna

Roman Catholic cardinal
Person human Q1092366
Marco Antonio Colonna
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Marco Antonio Colonna

Summary

Marco Antonio Colonna is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on January 1, 1523[3]. He died in Zagarolo[4]. He died on March 13, 1597[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Marco Antonio Colonna was born in Rome[2].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna passed away in Zagarolo[4].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna was born on January 1, 1523[3].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna died on March 13, 1597[5].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's father was Camillo Colonna[10].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's mother was Vittoria Colonna[11].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna worked as a librarian[6].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna held the position of cardinal[12].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[13].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna held the position of Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina[14].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna held the position of Prefect of the Vatican Library[15].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna held the position of archbishop of Salerno[16].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Taranto[17].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna is recorded as male[19].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's family is recorded as House of Colonna[21].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's Commons category is recorded as Marco Antonio Colonna (1523–1597)[22].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's family name is recorded as Colonna[23].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's given name is recorded as Marco[24].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's participant in is recorded as 1565–66 papal conclave[25].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's participant in is recorded as 1572 papal conclave[26].
  • Marco Antonio Colonna's participant in is recorded as 1585 papal conclave[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Rome[2], Marco Antonio Colonna… he was born on January 1, 1523[3]. His father was Camillo Colonna[10]. His mother was Vittoria Colonna[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal[12], a title[28]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[13], a position[29]; Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30]; Prefect of the Vatican Library[15]; archbishop of Salerno[16]; and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Taranto[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31], in Italy[32].

Personal Life

Marco Antonio Colonna's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Marco Antonio Colonna died on March 13, 1597[5]. He died in Zagarolo[4].

Why It Matters

Marco Antonio Colonna ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Marco Antonio Colonna born?

Born in Rome[2], Marco Antonio Colonna…

Where did Marco Antonio Colonna die?

Marco Antonio Colonna passed away in Zagarolo[4].

Who were Marco Antonio Colonna's parents?

Marco Antonio Colonna's father was Camillo Colonna[10]. Marco Antonio Colonna's mother was Vittoria Colonna[11].

What did Marco Antonio Colonna do for work?

Marco Antonio Colonna worked as librarian[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. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation librarian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation librarian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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