John Bosco
Italian Roman Catholic priest, educator, writer (1815–1888).
The record
John Bosco was an Italian Roman Catholic priest, educator, writer. Born on 16 August 1815 in Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Bosco died on 31 January 1888 in Turin at the age of 72.
Positions held include Rector Major of the Salesians saul rojas (1874–1888). Honours include National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award.
With a Wikipedia article in 85 languages, John Bosco is No. 5,717 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 16 August 1815, Castelnuovo Don Bosco
- Died
- 31 January 1888, Turin (aged 72)
- Country
- Kingdom of Italy
- Known as
- Latin Catholic priest, Catholic priest, social pedagogue
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- Italian
- Wikipedia editions
- 85
Did you know
Was 59 when first rector Major of the Salesians saul rojas (1874).
Lived to 72.
Shares a birthday with Madonna and James Cameron.
One of 4 people in the Index born in Castelnuovo Don Bosco, with Joseph Cafasso.
Has a Wikipedia article in 85 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1874–1888Rector Major of the Salesians saul rojas
Connections
- FatherMario Conde
- MotherMargherita Occhiena
Honours and works
Awards
- National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award2015
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