Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Bartolomeo Alberto Capillari: The birth name of Pope Gregory XVI, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1831 until his death in 1846. He was known for his conservative stances in both political and theological matters and for his efforts to spread Catholicism in English-speaking regions.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Bartolomeo Alberto Capillari was elected pope in 1831.
  • Before becoming Pope Gregory XVI, his name was Bartolomeo Alberto Capillari.

Advanced Usage

• Historical reference: The name is used primarily in historical and biographical contexts to refer to the individual before his papacy or when discussing his personal life and background.
  • The future pope, Bartolomeo Alberto Capillari, entered the Camaldolese order at a young age.

Variants and Related Words

• Gregory XVI: The papal name adopted by Bartolomeo Alberto Capillari upon his election.
  • Pope Gregory XVI, born Bartolomeo Alberto Capillari, condemned liberal ideas.

Synonyms

• Pope Gregory XVI: The primary synonym, referring to the same person by his papal name.

Related Phrases

• Of/from the Cappellari family: Sometimes referenced in relation to his family lineage.
  • Bartolomeo Alberto Capillari came from a noble family.

Noun

1. Italian pope from 1831 to 1846; conservative in politics and theology; worked to propagate Catholicism in England and the United States (1765-1846)