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Gregory XV

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Also known as Alessandro Ludovisio, Pope Gregory XV

pope of the Catholic Church from 1621 to 1623 (1554–1623)

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Alessandro Ludovisi, also known as Gregor, was a male Latin Catholic priest and archbishop who served as Pope. Born in Bologna in 1554, he was educated at the University of Bologna and the Pontifical Gregorian University. His career included holding the position of cardinal and working in Rome and the Papal States. He participated in the 1621 papal conclave and was consecrated by Scipione Borghese and Volpiano Volpi.

Ludovisi died in Rome on July 8, 1623, and is buried at Sant'Ignazio Church. His name in his native language is recorded as Gregorius PP. XV. He is recognized in the Popes collection, and works attributed to him are held in the Victoria and Albert Museum. He is described in sources such as the Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Alessandro
Gender
male
Citizenship
Papal States
Place of birth
Bologna
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Latin Catholic priest
Position held
cardinal
Educated at
Pontifical Gregorian University
Religion
Catholic Church
Participant in
1621 papal conclave
Image
Gregorius XV, by Guercino, 1622.jpg
Work location
Papal States
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Commons category
Gregorius XV
date of birth
1554-01-09
date of death
1623-07-08
described by source
Wikitólica
birth name
Alessandro Ludovisi
topic's main category
Category:Pope Gregory XV
consecrator
Volpiano Volpi
name in native language
Gregorius PP. XV
has works in the collection
Victoria and Albert Museum
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Richard Oetzel
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Encyclopedic overview

Pope Gregory XV (Latin: Gregorius XV; Italian: Gregorio XV; 9 January 1554 – 8 July 1623), born Alessandro Ludovisi, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 9 February 1621 until his death in 1623. He is notable for founding the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, an organization tasked with overseeing the spread of Catholicism and missionary work. Gregory XV was also responsible for the canonization of Saints Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Ávila, and Philip Neri, which solidified his commitment to the Counter-Reformation.

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