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Giovanni della Casa

Roman Catholic archbishop (1503–1556).

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Giovanni della Casa was a Roman Catholic archbishop. Born on 28 June 1503 in Mugello, Casa died on 14 November 1556 in Rome at the age of 53.

Positions held include nuncio (1544–1550), Catholic archbishop (1547–1556) and bishop (1547). Notable works include Il Galateo. Casa studied at University of Bologna and University of Florence.

With a Wikipedia article in 24 languages, Giovanni della Casa is No. 67,265 in the People and Position Index.

Born
28 June 1503, Mugello
Died
14 November 1556, Rome (aged 53)
Known as
Writer, poet, diplomat
Field
Religion
Education
University of Bologna, University of Florence
Languages
Italian
Wikipedia editions
24

Did you know

41

Was 41 when first nuncio (1544).

53

Lived to 53.

28 Jun

Shares a birthday with Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Elon Musk.

24

Has a Wikipedia article in 24 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Career

Positions held

  1. 1544–1550Nuncio
  2. 1547–1556Catholic archbishop
  3. 1547–Bishop

Notable works

Notable works

  • Il Galateo

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q650906 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)