Religion · Literature · 1568–1644
Urban VIII — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 5 April 1568 · Died: 29 July 1644 · Age at death: 76
How old was Urban VIII when he died?
Urban VIII died aged 76. He was born on 5 April 1568 and died on 29 July 1644.
Pope who was a prolific patron of arts and architecture
Did you know?He was the head of the Catholic Church during the trial and condemnation of the astronomer Galileo Galilei.
Pope Urban VIII (Latin: Urbanus VIII; Italian: Urbano VIII; baptised 5 April 1568 – 29 July 1644), born Maffeo Vincenzo Barberini, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 6 August 1623 to his death, in July 1644.
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- Age at death
- 76
- Years since death
- 382
- Born
- April 5, 1568 · Florence, Italy
- Died
- July 29, 1644
- Cause of death
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Known for
- Religion, Literature
Family
- Father
- Antonio Barberini
- Mother
- Camilla Barbadori
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