Mathias Hovius

Roman Catholic archbishop (1542–1620)
Person human Q2506641
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Mathias Hovius

Summary

Mathias Hovius is a human[1]. He was born in Mechelen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1542[3]. He passed away in Affligem Abbey[4]. He died on May 30, 1620[5]. He worked as a prelate[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Mathias Hovius was born in Mechelen[2].
  • Mathias Hovius passed away in Affligem Abbey[4].
  • Mathias Hovius was born on January 1, 1542[3].
  • Mathias Hovius died on May 30, 1620[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Rumbold's Cathedral[8].
  • Mathias Hovius's professions included prelate[6].
  • Mathias Hovius held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mechelen[9].
  • Mathias Hovius was educated at Old University of Leuven[10].
  • Mathias Hovius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].
  • Mathias Hovius is recorded as male[12].
  • Mathias Hovius's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Mathias Hovius's Commons category is recorded as Matthias Hovius[14].
  • Mathias Hovius's archives at is recorded as Archiepiscopal Archive of Mechelen[15].
  • Mathias Hovius's family name is recorded as Hovius[16].
  • Mathias Hovius's family name is recorded as Van den Hove[17].
  • Mathias Hovius's family name is recorded as Van Hove[18].
  • Mathias Hovius's given name is recorded as Matthias[19].
  • Mathias Hovius's given name is recorded as Matthijs[20].
  • Mathias Hovius studied under Martijn Duncan[21].
  • Mathias Hovius's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'Matthijs Van Hove'}[22].
  • Mathias Hovius's consecrator is recorded as Petrus Simons[23].
  • Mathias Hovius's consecrator is recorded as Pieter Damant[24].
  • Mathias Hovius's consecrator is recorded as John Lesley[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mechelen[2], Mathias Hovius… he was born on January 1, 1542[3].

Education

Mathias Hovius was educated at Old University of Leuven[10]. He studied under Martijn Duncan[21].

Career and Affiliations

Mathias Hovius's professions included prelate[6]. He held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mechelen[9].

Personal Life

Mathias Hovius's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[11].

Death and Burial

Mathias Hovius died on May 30, 1620[5]. He died in Affligem Abbey[4]. He is buried at St. Rumbold's Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Mathias Hovius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Mathias Hovius born?

Born in Mechelen[2], Mathias Hovius…

Where did Mathias Hovius die?

Mathias Hovius passed away in Affligem Abbey[4].

What did Mathias Hovius do for work?

Mathias Hovius worked as prelate[6].

Where did Mathias Hovius go to school?

Mathias Hovius was educated at Old University of Leuven[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . archiefbank.be. archiefbank.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description Roman Catholic archbishop (1542–1620)
    Occupation prelate
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  2. 20d ago · GeertivpBot bot · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language Q7411
    Educated at Old University of Leuven
    Occupation
    Given name Matthias, Matthijs
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