Paul II

pope of the Catholic Church from 1464 to 1471
Person human Q102605
Paul II
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Paul II

Summary

Paul II is a human[1]. Born in Venice[2], he… he was born on February 23, 1417[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on July 26, 1471[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and numismatist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (850 views/month, #6,967 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Paul II's place of birth was Venice[2].
  • Paul II died in Rome[4].
  • Paul II was born on February 23, 1417[3].
  • Paul II was born on 1417[9].
  • Paul II died on July 26, 1471[5].
  • Paul II is buried at Vatican Grotto[10].
  • Paul II's father was Nicolo Barbo[11].
  • Paul II's mother was Polissena Condulmer[12].
  • Paul II held citizenship in Republic of Venice[13].
  • Paul II's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Paul II worked as a numismatist[7].
  • Paul II held the position of Pope[14].
  • Paul II held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[15].
  • Paul II held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[16].
  • Paul II held the position of cardinal-nephew[17].
  • Paul II held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Padua[18].
  • Paul II held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Vicenza[19].
  • Paul II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Paul II is recorded as male[21].
  • Paul II's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Paul II's Commons category is recorded as Paulus II[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Paul II's family name is recorded as Barbo[25].
  • Paul II's given name is recorded as Paulus[26].
  • Paul II's given name is recorded as Pietro[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Venice[2], Paul II… Recorded date of birth include February 23, 1417[3] and 1417[9]. His father was Nicolo Barbo[11]. His mother was Polissena Condulmer[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and numismatist[7]. Positions held include Pope[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[15], a position[31]; cardinal-nephew[17], a position[32]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Padua[18], a position[33], in Italy[34]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Vicenza[19], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35]; and cardinal-deacon[36], a position[37].

Personal Life

Paul II's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Paul II died on July 26, 1471[5]. He died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. He is buried at Vatican Grotto[10].

Why It Matters

Paul II ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (850 views/month, #6,967 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Paul II born?

Paul II's place of birth was Venice[2].

Where did Paul II die?

Paul II died in Rome[4].

Who were Paul II's parents?

Paul II's father was Nicolo Barbo[11]. Paul II's mother was Polissena Condulmer[12].

What did Paul II do for work?

Paul II worked as Catholic priest[6] and numismatist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. 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. [36] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BeWeB. Retrieved . webdept.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BeWeB. Retrieved . webdept.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . BeWeB. Retrieved . 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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, numismatist
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id 95276
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  3. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 17d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Relative Eugene IV
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