RELIGIOUS FIGURE

Philip Neri

1515 - 1595

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Saint Philip Neri , born Filippo Romolo Neri, pronounced [fiˈlippo ˈrɔːmolo ˈneːri] (22 July 1515 – 26 May 1595) was an Italian Catholic priest who founded the Congregation of the Oratory, a society of secular clergy dedicated to pastoral care and charitable work. He is sometimes referred to as the Second Apostle of Rome after Saint Peter. Neri's spiritual mission emphasised personal holiness and direct service to others, particularly through the education of young people and care for the poor and sick. His work played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation, especially within the city of Rome. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Philip Neri is the 365th most popular religious figure (down from 360th in 2019), the 385th most popular biography from Italy (up from 411th in 2019) and the 175th most popular Italian Religious Figure.

Philip Neri is most famous for founding the Congregation of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, which is a Roman Catholic religious institute.

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Philip Neri ranks 365 out of 3,187. Before him are Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj, Pope Sisinnius, Charles Taze Russell, Pope Pelagius I, Charles Borromeo, and Pope Benedict II. After him are Pope John I, Pope Dionysius, Pope John IX, Pope Alexander I of Alexandria, Pope Mark, and Rachel.

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Among people born in 1515, Philip Neri ranks 3. Before him are Şehzade Mustafa, and Teresa of Ávila. After him are Anne of Cleves, Lucas Cranach the Younger, Injong of Joseon, Mary of Guise, Margaret Douglas, Cipriano de Rore, Pierre Lescot, Sebastian Castellio, and Petrus Ramus. Among people deceased in 1595, Philip Neri ranks 3. Before him are Murad III, and Torquato Tasso. After him are John Hawkins, Ferdinand II, Archduke of Austria, Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira, Archduke Ernest of Austria, Mohammad Khodabanda, António, Prior of Crato, Jeremias II of Constantinople, Philip Howard, 13th Earl of Arundel, and Thoinot Arbeau.

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In Italy

Among people born in Italy, Philip Neri ranks 385 out of 5,161. Before him are Pope Marinus I (830), Sofonisba Anguissola (1535), Pope Pelagius I (505), Lorenzo Ghiberti (1378), Charles Borromeo (1538), and Pope Benedict II (635). After him are Catiline (-109), Maxentius (278), Sallust (-86), Man in the Iron Mask (1640), Pope John I (470), and Claudio Abbado (1933).

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES In Italy

Among religious figures born in Italy, Philip Neri ranks 175. Before him are Pope John XI (910), Pope Clement III (1130), Pope Marinus I (830), Pope Pelagius I (505), Charles Borromeo (1538), and Pope Benedict II (635). After him are Pope John I (470), Pope John IX (850), Pope Mark (290), Pope Stephen IV (770), Pope Sergius I (650), and Pope Theodore II (840).

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