Aloysius Stepinac
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Summary
Aloysius Stepinac was born on May 8, 1898[1], in Brezarić[2]. He died on February 10, 1960[3], in Krašić[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic theologian[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,417 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Zagreb Cathedral[9]
- Country of citizenship: Austria–Hungary[10], Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[11], Kingdom of Yugoslavia[12], Independent State of Croatia[13], Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia[14]
- Ethnic group: Croats[15]
- Field of work: ecclesiastical hierarchy[16], pastoral care[17], Catholic theology[18]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Zagreb[19], cardinal[20], titular archbishop[21], President of the Bishops' Conference of Yugoslavia[22]
- Employer: University of Zagreb[23]
- Educated at: Pontifical Gregorian University[24], Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[25]
- Award received: Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26]
- Member of: Croatia’s Industrious[27]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Alojzije Stepinac[30]
- Canonization status: Servant of God[31], Venerable[32], blessed[33]
- Cause of death: thrombosis[34]
- Residence: Krašić[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[36]
- Religious order: Franciscans[37]
- Family name: Stepinac[38]
- Given name: Alojzije[39], Viktor[40]
- Feast day: February 10[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Aloysius Stepinac[42]
- Commons gallery: Alojzije Stepinac[43]
- Manner of death: natural causes[44]
- Convicted of: wartime collaboration[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Croatian[46]
Why It Matters
Aloysius Stepinac has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Aloysius Stepinac born?
Aloysius Stepinac's place of birth was Brezarić[2].
Where did Aloysius Stepinac die?
Aloysius Stepinac died in Krašić[4].
What did Aloysius Stepinac do for work?
Aloysius Stepinac worked as a Catholic priest[5], Catholic theologian[6], and Catholic bishop[7].
Where did Aloysius Stepinac go to school?
Aloysius Stepinac was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[24] and Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[25].
What awards did Aloysius Stepinac receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[26].