Alexandre Renard

Catholic cardinal (1906-1983)
Person human Q1246931
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Alexandre Renard

Summary

Alexandre Renard is a human[1]. His place of birth was Avelin[2]. He was born on June 7, 1906[3]. He passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 8, 1983[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexandre Renard was born in Avelin[2].
  • Alexandre Renard passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Alexandre Renard was born on June 7, 1906[3].
  • Alexandre Renard died on October 8, 1983[5].
  • Alexandre Renard died on October 7, 1983[10].
  • Alexandre Renard is buried at Lyon Cathedral[11].
  • Alexandre Renard held citizenship in France[12].
  • Alexandre Renard's professions included theologian[6].
  • Alexandre Renard worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Alexandre Renard's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Alexandre Renard held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon[13].
  • Alexandre Renard held the position of Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts[14].
  • Alexandre Renard held the position of Bishop of Versailles[15].
  • Alexandre Renard's education included a stint at Université Catholique de Lille[16].
  • Alexandre Renard was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[17].
  • Alexandre Renard's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Alexandre Renard is recorded as male[19].
  • Alexandre Renard's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Alexandre Renard's Commons category is recorded as Alexandre Renard[21].
  • Alexandre Renard's family name is recorded as Renard[22].
  • Alexandre Renard's given name is recorded as Alexandre[23].
  • Alexandre Renard's participant in is recorded as October 1978 conclave[24].
  • Alexandre Renard's participant in is recorded as August 1978 conclave[25].
  • Alexandre Renard's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Alexandre Renard's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Alexandre Charles Albert Joseph Renard'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Avelin[2], Alexandre Renard… he was born on June 7, 1906[3].

Education

Alexandre Renard was educated at Université Catholique de Lille[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in France[29], founded in 0816[30]; Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts[14]; and Bishop of Versailles[15].

Personal Life

Alexandre Renard's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 8, 1983[5] and October 7, 1983[10]. Alexandre Renard passed away in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Burial took place at Lyon Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Alexandre Renard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Alexandre Renard born?

Alexandre Renard's place of birth was Avelin[2].

Where did Alexandre Renard die?

Alexandre Renard died in 7th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Alexandre Renard do for work?

Alexandre Renard worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Alexandre Renard go to school?

Alexandre Renard was educated at Université Catholique de Lille[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . 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. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  2. 7d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon, Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts, Bishop of Versailles
    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  3. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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