John Paul I
Pope of the Catholic Church in 1978.
The record
John Paul I was a pope of the Catholic Church in 1978. Born on 17 October 1912 in Canale d'Agordo, I died on 28 September 1978 in Vatican City at the age of 65.
Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Vittorio Veneto (1958–1969), patriarch of Venice (1969–1978) and cardinal (1973). I studied at Pontifical Gregorian University. Honours include Order of St. Gregory the Great, Order of Pius IX and Order of the Golden Spur.
With a Wikipedia article in 127 languages, John Paul I is No. 2,343 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 17 October 1912, Canale d'Agordo
- Died
- 28 September 1978, Vatican City (aged 65)
- Country
- Italy
- Known as
- Latin Catholic priest, writer, transitional deacon
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Pontifical Gregorian University
- Languages
- Italian, Latin
- Wikipedia editions
- 127
Did you know
Was 46 when first roman Catholic Bishop of Vittorio Veneto (1958).
Lived to 65.
Shares a birthday with Eminem and Arthur Miller.
Has a Wikipedia article in 127 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1958–1969Roman Catholic Bishop of Vittorio Veneto
- 1969–1978Patriarch of Venice
- 1973–Cardinal
- 1978Pope
Connections
- FatherGiovanni Luciani
- SiblingAntonia Luciani
Honours and works
Awards
- Order of St. Gregory the Great
- Order of Pius IX
- Order of the Golden Spur
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