Albert Decourtray

Catholic cardinal (1923-1994)
Person human Q631293
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Summary

Albert Decourtray is a human[1]. He was born in Wattignies[2]. He was born on April 9, 1923[3]. He passed away in Bron[4]. He died on September 16, 1994[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], and archbishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wattignies[2].
  • Albert Decourtray died in Bron[4].
  • Albert Decourtray was born on April 9, 1923[3].
  • Albert Decourtray died on September 16, 1994[5].
  • Burial took place at Lyon Cathedral[11].
  • Albert Decourtray held citizenship in France[12].
  • Albert Decourtray's professions included theologian[6].
  • Albert Decourtray worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Albert Decourtray worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Albert Decourtray worked as an archbishop[9].
  • Albert Decourtray held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon[13].
  • Albert Decourtray held the position of Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts[14].
  • Albert Decourtray held the position of Bishop of Dijon[15].
  • Albert Decourtray held the position of titular bishop[16].
  • Albert Decourtray held the position of auxiliary bishop[17].
  • Albert Decourtray held the position of seat 4 of the Académie française[18].
  • Albert Decourtray was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[19].
  • Albert Decourtray's education included a stint at Pontifical Biblical Institute[20].
  • Albert Decourtray was a member of Académie Française[21].
  • Albert Decourtray's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Albert Decourtray is recorded as male[23].
  • Albert Decourtray's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Albert Decourtray's Commons category is recorded as Albert Decourtray[25].
  • The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[26].
  • Albert Decourtray's family name is recorded as Decourtray[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert Decourtray was born in Wattignies[2]. He was born on April 9, 1923[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[19], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31] and Pontifical Biblical Institute[20], a pontifical institute[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1909[34], headquartered in Rome[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], and archbishop[9]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in France[37], founded in 0816[38]; Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts[14]; Bishop of Dijon[15], a historical episcopal title[39]; titular bishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40]; auxiliary bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[41]; and seat 4 of the Académie française[18], a seat of a scientific academy[42].

Personal Life

Albert Decourtray's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Albert Decourtray died on September 16, 1994[5]. He died in Bron[4]. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage[26]. He is buried at Lyon Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Albert Decourtray ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Albert Decourtray born?

Born in Wattignies[2].

Where did Albert Decourtray die?

Albert Decourtray died in Bron[4].

What did Albert Decourtray do for work?

Albert Decourtray worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], and archbishop[9].

Where did Albert Decourtray go to school?

Albert Decourtray was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[19] and Pontifical Biblical Institute[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . academie-francaise.fr. Retrieved . academie-francaise.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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