Vincenzo Gonzaga

Duke of Mantua and Montferrat (1562-1612)
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Vincenzo Gonzaga
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Vincenzo Gonzaga

Summary

Vincenzo Gonzaga is a human[1]. He was born in Mantua[2]. He was born on September 21, 1562[3]. He passed away in Mantua[4]. He died on February 9, 1612[5]. He worked as an art collector[6] and patron of the arts[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mantua[2], Vincenzo Gonzaga…
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga died in Mantua[4].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga was born on September 21, 1562[3].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga died on February 9, 1612[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica of Sant'Andrea[9].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga's father was Guglielmo Gonzaga[10].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga's mother was Archduchess Eleanor of Austria[11].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga was married to Margherita Farnese of Parma[12].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga was married to Eleanor de' Medici[13].
  • A child of Vincenzo Gonzaga was Margherita Gonzaga, Duchess of Lorraine[14].
  • A child of Vincenzo Gonzaga was Ferdinando Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua[15].
  • A child of Vincenzo Gonzaga was Vincenzo II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua[16].
  • A child of Vincenzo Gonzaga was Francesco Gonzaga[17].
  • A child of Vincenzo Gonzaga was Eleonora Gonzaga[18].
  • A child of Vincenzo Gonzaga was Don Francesco del Carretto, Marchese di Grana, Conte di Millesimo[19].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga worked as an art collector[6].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga's professions included patron of the arts[7].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga held the position of Duke of Montferrat[20].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga received the Blood of Jesus Christ[22].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga is recorded as male[23].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga's family is recorded as House of Gonzaga[25].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga's noble title is recorded as duke[26].
  • Vincenzo Gonzaga's Commons category is recorded as Vincenzo I Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Vincenzo Gonzaga was born in Mantua[2]. He was born on September 21, 1562[3]. His father was Guglielmo Gonzaga[10]. His mother was Archduchess Eleanor of Austria[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6] and patron of the arts[7]. Vincenzo Gonzaga held the position of Duke of Montferrat[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21], a grade of an order[28] and Blood of Jesus Christ[22], a state order[29], in Duchy of Mantua[30], founded in 1608[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margherita Farnese of Parma[12], a nun[32], 1567–1643[33] and Eleanor de' Medici[13], an art collector[34], 1567–1611[35]. Children include Margherita Gonzaga, Duchess of Lorraine[14], an aristocrat[36], 1591–1632[37], of France[38]; Ferdinando Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua[15], a Catholic priest[39], 1587–1626[40], awarded the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[41]; Vincenzo II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua[16], a Catholic priest[42], 1594–1627[43]; Francesco Gonzaga[17], a Catholic priest[44], 1588–1673[45]; Eleonora Gonzaga[18], a queen regnant[46], 1598–1655[47]; and Don Francesco del Carretto, Marchese di Grana, Conte di Millesimo[19].

Death and Burial

Vincenzo Gonzaga died on February 9, 1612[5]. He passed away in Mantua[4]. Burial took place at Basilica of Sant'Andrea[9].

Why It Matters

Vincenzo Gonzaga ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Vincenzo Gonzaga born?

Born in Mantua[2], Vincenzo Gonzaga…

Where did Vincenzo Gonzaga die?

Vincenzo Gonzaga died in Mantua[4].

Who were Vincenzo Gonzaga's parents?

Vincenzo Gonzaga's father was Guglielmo Gonzaga[10]. Vincenzo Gonzaga's mother was Archduchess Eleanor of Austria[11].

Who was Vincenzo Gonzaga married to?

Vincenzo Gonzaga's spouses include Margherita Farnese of Parma[12] and Eleanor de' Medici[13].

What did Vincenzo Gonzaga do for work?

Vincenzo Gonzaga worked as art collector[6] and patron of the arts[7].

What awards did Vincenzo Gonzaga receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[21] and Blood of Jesus Christ[22].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [31] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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