Francesco Piccolomini

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:noble_title
gptkb:Bishop
gptkb:Cardinal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pius_II
gptkb:Bianca_Lancia
gptkb:Battle_of_Perugia_(1416)
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:church
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Siena
gptkbp:birth_date 1500-10-01
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Siena,_Italy
gptkbp:children gptkb:None
gptkbp:contribution Ecclesiastical reforms
gptkbp:death_date 1545-09-03
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Siena,_Italy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Francesco Piccolomini
gptkbp:image Francesco Piccolomini portrait.jpg
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Pope_Pius_II
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Thomas_Aquinas
gptkbp:known_for Theological writings
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Italian
gptkbp:notable_event Advocated for the poor and marginalized
Promoted social justice initiatives
Promoted ecumenical dialogue
Promoted the importance of prayer
Supported the establishment of hospitals
Promoted the importance of the sacraments
Encouraged missionary work
Promoted the importance of confession
Supported the development of liturgical music
Supported the establishment of religious communities
Supported the arts and education
Advocated for the education of clergy
Encouraged the study of theology
Promoted the importance of pastoral care
Promoted the use of the vernacular in liturgy
Promoted the study of philosophy
Encouraged charitable works
Advocated for the importance of the Eucharist
Advocated for the reform of monastic life
Advocated for the reform of the clergy
Contributed to the Counter-Reformation
Encouraged the establishment of seminaries
Encouraged the use of religious art
Involved in the reorganization of dioceses
Participated in papal conclaves
Participated in the Council of Trent
Advocated for the importance of community in faith.
Supported the Jesuit order
Supported the creation of new religious orders
Supported the development of Catholic education
Worked on the reform of church governance
Worked on the reform of the liturgy
Contributed to the development of Catholic doctrine
gptkbp:notable_work Commentary on the Bible
gptkbp:office gptkb:Archbishop_of_Siena
gptkbp:position_held gptkb:Cardinal-Priest_of_Santa_Maria_in_Domnica
gptkb:Cardinal-Bishop_of_Palestrina
gptkb:Prefect_of_the_Congregation_of_the_Council
Member of the Sacred College of Cardinals
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Giovanni_Piccolomini
gptkbp:religion gptkb:church
gptkbp:spouse Not married
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Francesco_de'_Medici
gptkbp:title gptkb:Cardinal
gptkb:Cardinal_of_the_Catholic_Church