Prospero Santacroce

Italian Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal
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Prospero Santacroce
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Prospero Santacroce

Summary

Prospero Santacroce is a human[1]. Born in Rome[2], he… he was born on March 12, 1514[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on October 2, 1589[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Prospero Santacroce was born in Rome[2].
  • Prospero Santacroce passed away in Rome[4].
  • Prospero Santacroce was born on March 12, 1514[3].
  • Prospero Santacroce died on October 2, 1589[5].
  • Prospero Santacroce held citizenship in France[9].
  • Prospero Santacroce worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Prospero Santacroce worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Prospero Santacroce held the position of cardinal[10].
  • Prospero Santacroce held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[11].
  • Prospero Santacroce held the position of cardinal-bishop[12].
  • Prospero Santacroce held the position of apostolic administrator[13].
  • Prospero Santacroce held the position of diocesan bishop[14].
  • Prospero Santacroce held the position of apostolic nuncio to Germany[15].
  • Prospero Santacroce's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Prospero Santacroce is recorded as male[17].
  • Prospero Santacroce's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Prospero Santacroce's Commons category is recorded as Prospero Santacroce[19].
  • Prospero Santacroce's family name is recorded as Santacroce[20].
  • Prospero Santacroce's given name is recorded as Prospero[21].
  • Prospero Santacroce's participant in is recorded as 1572 papal conclave[22].
  • Prospero Santacroce's participant in is recorded as 1585 papal conclave[23].
  • Prospero Santacroce's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Prospero Santacroce's place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on March 12, 1514[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include cardinal[10], a title[25]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[11], a position[26]; cardinal-bishop[12], a position[27]; apostolic administrator[13], a position[28]; diocesan bishop[14], an ecclesiastical occupation[29]; and apostolic nuncio to Germany[15].

Personal Life

Prospero Santacroce's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Prospero Santacroce died on October 2, 1589[5]. He passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Prospero Santacroce ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Prospero Santacroce born?

Prospero Santacroce's place of birth was Rome[2].

Where did Prospero Santacroce die?

Prospero Santacroce died in Rome[4].

What did Prospero Santacroce do for work?

Prospero Santacroce worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Country of citizenship France
    Aliases
    + 12 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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