When is Gregory XVI's birthday?

Gregory XVI's birthday is September 18. He was born on September 18, 1765 in Belluno, Italy.

How old was Gregory XVI when he died?

Gregory XVI died on June 1, 1846, aged 80.

Who shares a birthday with Gregory XVI?

Famous people who share Gregory XVI's September 18 birthday include Anna Netrebko, Samuel Johnson, Ronaldo, Greta Garbo and Trajan.

Religion · 1765–1846

Gregory XVI — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 18 September 1765 · Died: 1 June 1846 · Age: 80

Pope who headed the Catholic Church during the mid-nineteenth century

Did you know?He was a staunch traditionalist who famously banned railways and gas street lighting from the Papal States.

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Date of birth18 September 1765
Date of death1 June 1846
Age at death80
NationalityItalian
BirthplaceBelluno, Italy
OccupationCatholic priest, Catholic bishop

Editor's Take:

Gregory XVI was a scholarly monk thrust into power during revolts in the Papal States. He relied on Austrian troops to restore order. He opposed liberal ideas such as freedom of the press and of conscience. He even banned railways from his territories, reportedly calling them 'roads to hell'. Yet he also supported missions abroad and condemned the slave trade. He founded museums at the Vatican. His successor would face even greater upheaval.

Key Milestones

1826: Made a cardinal
1831: Elected pope
1832: Issues Mirari Vos
1839: Condemns the slave trade

Pope Gregory XVI (Latin: Gregorius PP. XVI; Italian: Gregorio XVI; born Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari; 18 September 1765 – 1 June 1846) was head of the Catholic Church and leader of the Papal States from 2 February 1831 to his death in June 1846.

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Italian pope, born 1765

Gregory XVI was born in Belluno on 18 September 1765.

He was pope from 1831 to 1846.

He was a Camaldolese monk before his election.

He condemned the slave trade in 1839.

Career highlights

1783Camaldolese: enters order
1826Cardinal: appointed
1831Pope: elected
1832Mirari Vos: encyclical
1839Slave trade: condemned

Did you know?He was the last pope who was not yet a bishop when elected.

Age at death: 80
Years since death: 180

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When is Gregory XVI's birthday?: Gregory XVI's birthday is September 18. He was born on September 18, 1765 in Belluno, Italy.
How old was Gregory XVI when he died?: Gregory XVI died on June 1, 1846, aged 80.
Who shares a birthday with Gregory XVI?: Famous people who share Gregory XVI's September 18 birthday include Anna Netrebko, Samuel Johnson, Ronaldo, Greta Garbo and Trajan.

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