Rione IX Pigna in Roma in Cittΰ metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Latium, Rome, Italy — Central Italy (Tyrrhenian Coast)
Tommaso de Vio, Cardinal Cajetan
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 5, 2025
1. Tommaso de Vio, Cardinal Cajetan Marker
[Latin inscription:]
Hac anteriori fossula quam lector inspicis foelicis memo rie Thome de Vio ordinis praedictator um Cardinalis Caietani conservantur ossa qui dum vixit ita mo ribus atq omni doctrina umano generi profuit ut pro tanto beneficio deo gratias agree ac pro eius anima merito preces effundere teneamur hic quorumdam aliorum inanem declinans fastum humili hoc secondi iussit tumulo VIX an LXV dies XXIX obit an Chri MDXXXIIII
[English translation:]
In this front little tomb, which you behold, are preserved the bones of Tommaso de Vio, the aforesaid ordained Cardinal Cajetan. While he lived, he benefited the human race so greatly by his conduct and by every kind of learning that for so great a gift we are bound to give thanks to God and to pour out prayers for his soul. Here, avoiding the empty pomp of certain others, he ordered that he be placed in this humble tomb. He lived 65 years and 29 days and died in the year of Christ 1534.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1534.
Location.
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire and specifically also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tommaso Badia of Modena (here, next to this marker); Elephant and Obelisk (a few steps from this marker); Santa Maria sopra Minerva (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Hotel de la Minerve (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Josι de San Martνn (within shouting distance of this marker); Pantheon (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Pantheon (about 150 meters away); The Trevi-Pantheon Route (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roma.
Regarding Tommaso de Vio, Cardinal Cajetan. Tommaso de Vio Cajetan was born in Gaeta, a town about 70 miles southeast of Rome. A member of the Dominican order, which founded this church, Cajetan was a prominent
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, August 5, 2025
2. Santa Maria sopra Minerva
The Cardinal Cajetan marker is the first slab to the left of the door.
Also see . . . Tommaso de Vio Gaetani Cajetan.
Excerpt: "He was one of the nineteen cardinals who, in a solemn consistory held by Clement VII (23 March, 1534), pronounced definitively for the validity of the marriage of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon. This was about the last public act of his life, for he died the same year and was buried, as he requested, in an humble tomb in the vestibule of the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. It was the common opinion of his contemporaries that had he lived, he would have succeeded Clement VII on the papal throne."(Submitted on January 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Brόhl (artist), via Wikimedia Commons, 1600
3. Cardinal Cajetan
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
