Pius XII
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Pius XII
Summary
Pius XII is a human[1]. He was born in Rome[2]. He was born on March 2, 1876[3]. He died in Castel Gandolfo[4]. He died on October 9, 1958[5]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,724 views/month, #4,217 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Pius XII was born in Rome[2].
- Pius XII passed away in Castel Gandolfo[4].
- Pius XII was born on March 2, 1876[3].
- Pius XII died on October 9, 1958[5].
- Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[9].
- Pius XII is buried at St. Peter's Basilica[10].
- Pius XII's father was Filippo Pacelli[11].
- Pius XII held citizenship in Kingdom of Italy[12].
- Pius XII held citizenship in Italy[13].
- Pius XII worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6].
- Pius XII's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
- Pius XII held the position of Pope[14].
- Pius XII held the position of Cardinal Secretary of State[15].
- Pius XII held the position of Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber[16].
- Pius XII held the position of cardinal[17].
- Pius XII held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[18].
- Pius XII held the position of titular archbishop[19].
- Pius XII was educated at L.G.S Ennio Quirino Visconti[20].
- Pius XII's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[21].
- Pius XII's education included a stint at Sapienza University of Rome[22].
- Pius XII's education included a stint at Pontifical Roman Seminary[23].
- Pius XII's education included a stint at Almo Collegio Capranica[24].
- Pius XII received the Order of St. Gregory the Great[25].
- Pius XII received the Order of Pius IX[26].
- Pius XII received the Order of the Golden Spur[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: VA[29]
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Began / founded: 1876-03-02[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1958-10-09[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4122f615-3303-4141-88f0-10fddea75a85[32]
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Origins and Family
Pius XII's place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on March 2, 1876[3]. His father was Filippo Pacelli[11].
Education
Educated at L.G.S Ennio Quirino Visconti[20], a liceo classico[33], in Italy[34]; Pontifical Gregorian University[21], a pontifical university[35], in Italy[36], founded in 1551[37], headquartered in Roman College[38]; Sapienza University of Rome[22], a public university[39], in Italy[40], founded in 1303[41], headquartered in città universitaria of Rome[42]; Pontifical Roman Seminary[23], a Catholic seminary[43], in Italy[44], founded in 1565[45]; and Almo Collegio Capranica[24], a Roman College[46], in Italy[47], founded in 1457[48]. Pius XII earned the academic degree of laurea[49].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Pope[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[50], in Vatican City[51], founded in 0033[52]; Cardinal Secretary of State[15], a position[53], in Vatican City[54], founded in 1551[55]; Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber[16], a position[56], in Vatican City[57], founded in 1099[58]; cardinal[17], a title[59]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[18], a position[60]; and titular archbishop[19], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[61].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of St. Gregory the Great[25], a religion-related award[62], in Vatican City[63], founded in 1831[64]; Order of Pius IX[26], an orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See[65], in Vatican City[66], founded in 1847[67]; Order of the Golden Spur[27], a religion-related award[68], in Vatican City[69], founded in 1539[70]; Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[71], a grade of an order[72], in Italy[73]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[74]; and Knight grand cross of the order of the crown of Italy[75].
Personal Life
Pius XII's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[76].
Death and Burial
Pius XII died on October 9, 1958[5]. He died in Castel Gandolfo[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[77]. Recorded place of burial include Vatican Grotto[9] and St. Peter's Basilica[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Pius XII include Social teachings of Pope Pius XII[78].
Why It Matters
Pius XII ranks in the top 0.42% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,724 views/month, #4,217 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]
Works attributed to him include Munificentissimus Deus[81], an apostolic constitution[82]; Humani generis[83], an encyclical[84]; Divino afflante Spiritu[85], a literary work[86]; Mystici Corporis Christi[87], an encyclical[88]; Summi Pontificatus[89], a literary work[90]; and Mediator Dei[91], an encyclical[92]. Entities named for him include Social teachings of Pope Pius XII[78].
FAQs
Where was Pius XII born?
Pius XII was born in Rome[2].
Where did Pius XII die?
Pius XII passed away in Castel Gandolfo[4].
Who were Pius XII's parents?
Pius XII's father was Filippo Pacelli[11].
What did Pius XII do for work?
Pius XII worked as Latin Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].
Where did Pius XII go to school?
Pius XII was educated at L.G.S Ennio Quirino Visconti[20], Pontifical Gregorian University[21], Sapienza University of Rome[22], and Pontifical Roman Seminary[23].
What awards did Pius XII receive?
Honors received include Order of St. Gregory the Great[25], Order of Pius IX[26], Order of the Golden Spur[27], and Knight of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation[71].