Urbano VIII
Pope Urban VIII, born Maffeo Barberini in 1568, served as Pope from 1623 until his death in 1644. His papacy is noted for its artistic patronage, particularly supporting artists such as Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who created significant works for St. Peter's Basilica. Urban VIII's reign was also marked by political challenges, including conflicts with various European powers and the Thirty Years' War. His efforts to promote the Catholic faith and counter Protestantism were significant during this tumultuous period in European history.
Born on Sep 05, 1568 (456 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,322 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,187 | $54,000 | 34$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 33,938 | 36 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 7,023 | $40,000 | 24$ |
| Totals | 4 | 19,495,457 | 12,568 | $172,000 | 119$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Bolivia:
Urbano VIII was the first pope to use Castel Gandolfo for vacation.
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Panama:
Urbano VIII was the first pope to use Castel Gandolfo for vacation.
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Uruguay:
Urbano VIII was the first pope to use Castel Gandolfo for vacation.
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San Marino:
The tradition of residing in Castel Gandolfo during the summer dates back to Urbano VIII's transfer in 1626.
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Colombia:
The palace was built by order of Pope Urbano VIII between 1623 and 1629.
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Brazil:
Most of the construction of the villas was done during the papacy of Urbano VIII in the 17th century.
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Italy:
Urbano VIII fell in love with the area on the Colli Albani and commissioned the construction of the palace.
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Bolivia:
Pope Urban VIII commissioned the famous sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini for the statues of saints.
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