Pier Luigi Farnese

Duke of Parma (1503-1547)
Person human Q364023
Pier Luigi Farnese
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Pier Luigi Farnese

Summary

Pier Luigi Farnese is a human[1]. He was born in Rome[2]. He was born on November 19, 1503[3]. He died in Piacenza[4]. He died on September 10, 1547[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Pier Luigi Farnese was born in Rome[2].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese passed away in Piacenza[4].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese was born on November 19, 1503[3].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese died on September 10, 1547[5].
  • Burial took place at Isola Bisentina[9].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese's father was Paul III[10].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese's mother was Silvia Ruffini[11].
  • Among Pier Luigi Farnese's spouses was Gerolama Orsini[12].
  • A child of Pier Luigi Farnese was Vittoria Farnese[13].
  • A child of Pier Luigi Farnese was Alessandro Farnese[14].
  • A child of Pier Luigi Farnese was Ottavio Farnese[15].
  • A child of Pier Luigi Farnese was Ranuccio Farnese[16].
  • A child of Pier Luigi Farnese was Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro[17].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese held citizenship in Papal States[18].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese worked as a politician[6].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese held the position of Duke of Castro[19].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese held the position of Duchy of Parma and Piacenza[20].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese held the position of Captain General of the Church[21].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese held the position of Gonfalonier of the Church[22].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese is recorded as male[24].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese's family is recorded as House of Farnese[26].
  • Pier Luigi Farnese's sexual orientation is recorded as bisexuality[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rome[2], Pier Luigi Farnese… he was born on November 19, 1503[3]. His father was Paul III[10]. His mother was Silvia Ruffini[11].

Education

Pier Luigi Farnese studied under Baldassarre Molossi[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Duke of Castro[19], a noble title[29]; Duchy of Parma and Piacenza[20], a historic state of Italy[30], founded in 1545[31]; Captain General of the Church[21], a historical position[32], in Papal States[33]; and Gonfalonier of the Church[22], a position[34], in Papal States[35].

Personal Life

Pier Luigi Farnese was married to Gerolama Orsini[12]. Children include Vittoria Farnese[13], an aristocrat[36], 1519–1602[37]; Alessandro Farnese[14], a diplomat[38], 1520–1589[39], of France[40]; Ottavio Farnese[15], a politician[41], 1524–1586[42], of Papal States[43], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[44]; Ranuccio Farnese[16], a Catholic priest[45], 1530–1565[46], of Papal States[47]; and Orazio Farnese, Duke of Castro[17], a politician[48], 1532–1553[49]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Pier Luigi Farnese died on September 10, 1547[5]. He died in Piacenza[4]. The cause of death was stab wound[50]. He is buried at Isola Bisentina[9].

Why It Matters

Pier Luigi Farnese ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Pier Luigi Farnese born?

Born in Rome[2], Pier Luigi Farnese…

Where did Pier Luigi Farnese die?

Pier Luigi Farnese died in Piacenza[4].

Who were Pier Luigi Farnese's parents?

Pier Luigi Farnese's father was Paul III[10]. Pier Luigi Farnese's mother was Silvia Ruffini[11].

Who was Pier Luigi Farnese married to?

Pier Luigi Farnese's spouses include Gerolama Orsini[12].

What did Pier Luigi Farnese do for work?

Pier Luigi Farnese worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Cause of death stab wound
    Depicted by Portrait of Pier Luigi Farnese, Portrait of Pier Luigi Farnese, Portrait of Pier Luigi Farnese
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