Pius VII

head of the Catholic Church, ruler of the Papal States from 1800 to 1823 (1742–1823)
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Pius VII
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Pius VII

Summary

Pius VII is a human[1]. He was born in Cesena[2]. He was born on August 14, 1742[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on August 20, 1823[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Latin Catholic monk[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (428 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cesena[2], Pius VII…
  • Pius VII died in Rome[4].
  • Pius VII was born on August 14, 1742[3].
  • Pius VII died on August 20, 1823[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[10].
  • Pius VII's father was Scipione Maria Niccolo Chiaramonti[11].
  • Pius VII's mother was Giovanna Coronata Ghini[12].
  • Among Pius VII's spouses was celibacy[13].
  • Pius VII held citizenship in Papal States[14].
  • Pius VII worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Pius VII's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Pius VII's professions included Latin Catholic monk[8].
  • Pius VII held the position of Pope[15].
  • Pius VII held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Pius VII held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Tivoli[17].
  • Pius VII held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Imola[18].
  • Pius VII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Pius VII is recorded as male[20].
  • Pius VII's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Pius VII's noble title is recorded as count[22].
  • Pius VII's Commons category is recorded as Pius VII[23].
  • Pius VII's canonization status is recorded as Servant of God[24].
  • Pius VII's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[25].
  • Pius VII's given name is recorded as Pius[26].
  • Pius VII's feast day is recorded as August 20[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Cesena[2], Pius VII… he was born on August 14, 1742[3]. His father was Scipione Maria Niccolo Chiaramonti[11]. His mother was Giovanna Coronata Ghini[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Latin Catholic monk[8]. Positions held include Pope[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 0033[30]; cardinal[16], a title[31]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Tivoli[17]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Imola[18].

Personal Life

Pius VII was married to celibacy[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Pius VII died on August 20, 1823[5]. He died in Rome[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter's Basilica[10].

Why It Matters

Pius VII ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (428 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Works attributed to him include Sollicitudo omnium ecclesiarum[34], a papal bull[35]; Ecclesiam a Jesu Christo[36], a papal bull[37], founded in 1821[38]; and Qui Christi Domini[39], a papal bull[40].

FAQs

Where was Pius VII born?

Pius VII's place of birth was Cesena[2].

Where did Pius VII die?

Pius VII passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Pius VII's parents?

Pius VII's father was Scipione Maria Niccolo Chiaramonti[11]. Pius VII's mother was Giovanna Coronata Ghini[12].

Who was Pius VII married to?

Pius VII's spouses include celibacy[13].

What did Pius VII do for work?

Pius VII worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Latin Catholic monk[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikitolica.com. wikitolica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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