Gregor XVI
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846 (1765–1846)
1765 — 1846
Quick Facts
Profession
Pope of the Catholic Church from 1831 to 1846 (1765–1846)
Born
September 18, 1765
Died
1846 (age ~81)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Papal StatesBorn in BellunoDied in Rome
1765
Born in Belluno (1765-09-18)
1825
Positioncardinal (1825–1831)
1831
PositionPope (1831–1846)
1846
Died in Rome
About
Pope Gregory XVI was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 2 February 1831 to his death in June 1846. He had adopted the name Mauro upon entering the religious order of the Camaldolese. He is the most recent pope to take the pontifical name "Gregory", the last to govern the Papal States for the whole duration of his pontificate, and the most recent not to have been a bishop when elected.
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Who is Gregor XVI?+
Pope Gregory XVI was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 2 February 1831 to his death in June 1846. He had adopted the name Mauro upon entering the religious order of the Camaldolese. He is the most recent pope to take the pontifical name "Gregory", the last to govern the
What does the name Gregor mean?+
The name Gregor means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.". It is of German origin.
When was Gregor XVI born?+
Gregor XVI was born on September 18, 1765.
When did Gregor XVI die?+
Gregor XVI died in 1846, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.
The name Gregor is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, a Scottish form of Gregory.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gregor — September 18, 1765
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Traveled far to stand where you stood. Worth every step.
— a pilgrim
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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