Paul VI

pope of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978 (1897–1978)
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Paul VI
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Paul VI

Summary

Paul VI is a human[1]. Born in Concesio[2], he… he was born on September 26, 1897[3]. He died in Castel Gandolfo[4]. He died on August 6, 1978[5]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,450 views/month, #4,975 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Concesio[2], Paul VI…
  • Paul VI died in Castel Gandolfo[4].
  • Paul VI was born on September 26, 1897[3].
  • Paul VI died on August 6, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[9].
  • Paul VI's father was Giorgio Montini[10].
  • Paul VI held citizenship in Italy[11].
  • Paul VI held citizenship in Vatican City[12].
  • Paul VI held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[13].
  • Paul VI's professions included Latin Catholic priest[6].
  • Paul VI's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Paul VI held the position of Pope[14].
  • Paul VI held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan[15].
  • Paul VI held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Paul VI held the position of Substitute for General Affairs[17].
  • Paul VI was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[18].
  • Paul VI was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[19].
  • Paul VI was educated at Sapienza University of Rome[20].
  • Paul VI received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21].
  • Paul VI received the Order of St. Gregory the Great[22].
  • Paul VI received the Order of Pius IX[23].
  • Paul VI received the Order of the Golden Spur[24].
  • Paul VI received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[25].
  • Paul VI received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].
  • Paul VI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Concesio[2], Paul VI… he was born on September 26, 1897[3]. His father was Giorgio Montini[10].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[18], a Roman College[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in Rome[31]; Pontifical Gregorian University[19], a pontifical university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1551[34], headquartered in Roman College[35]; and Sapienza University of Rome[20], a public university[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1303[38], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[6] and diplomat[7]. Positions held include Pope[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40], in Vatican City[41], founded in 0033[42]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Milan[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[43], in Italy[44]; cardinal[16], a title[45]; and Substitute for General Affairs[17], a position[46], in Vatican City[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], a grade of an order[48], in Italy[49]; Order of St. Gregory the Great[22], a religion-related award[50], in Vatican City[51], founded in 1831[52]; Order of Pius IX[23], an orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See[53], in Vatican City[54], founded in 1847[55]; Order of the Golden Spur[24], a religion-related award[56], in Vatican City[57], founded in 1539[58]; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[25], a grade of an order[59], in Spain[60]; and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], a grade of an order[61], in Germany[62].

Personal Life

Paul VI's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].

Death and Burial

Paul VI died on August 6, 1978[5]. He passed away in Castel Gandolfo[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[63]. Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Paul VI include Paul VI Audience Hall[64].

Why It Matters

Paul VI ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,450 views/month, #4,975 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Works attributed to him include Nostra Aetate[67], a document[68], in Vatican City[69]; Humanae Vitae[70], an encyclical[71]; Dei Verbum[72], an apostolic constitution[73]; Sacrosanctum Concilium[74], an apostolic constitution[75]; Ingravescentem Aetatem[76], a motu proprio[77]; and Populorum progressio[78], an encyclical[79]. Entities named for him include Paul VI Audience Hall[64].

FAQs

Where was Paul VI born?

Born in Concesio[2], Paul VI…

Where did Paul VI die?

Paul VI passed away in Castel Gandolfo[4].

Who were Paul VI's parents?

Paul VI's father was Giorgio Montini[10].

What did Paul VI do for work?

Paul VI worked as Latin Catholic priest[6] and diplomat[7].

Where did Paul VI go to school?

Paul VI was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy[18], Pontifical Gregorian University[19], and Sapienza University of Rome[20].

What awards did Paul VI receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], Order of St. Gregory the Great[22], Order of Pius IX[23], and Order of the Golden Spur[24].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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