Learn the details of who he was John Paul II (1920-2005) and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was John Paul II?
Karol Józef Wojtyła better known as John Paul II was born on May 18, 1920 in Wadowice, Poland.
His unfortunate death was the April 2, 2005 (20 years ago) in Vatican City by Heart failure at 84 years of age.
Pope of the Catholic Church and spiritual leader, born in Poland. He was the second non-Italian pope in over 450 years and one of the most influential of the 20th century.
Birth
- Full name: Karol Józef Wojtyła
- Sobriquet: John Paul II
- Date:
- Place: Wadowice, Poland
- Zodiac sign: Taurus
- Gender: Male
Death
- Date:
- Place: Vatican City
- Age: 84 years old
- Time since death: 20 years
- Cause: Heart failure
