Aloysius Stepinac

Croatian Roman Catholic cardinal, archbishop of Zagreb (1898-1960) and blessed
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Aloysius Stepinac

Summary

Aloysius Stepinac is a human[1]. He was born in Brezarić[2]. He was born on May 8, 1898[3]. He died in Krašić[4]. He died on February 10, 1960[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic theologian[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (715 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Aloysius Stepinac's place of birth was Brezarić[2].
  • Aloysius Stepinac passed away in Krašić[4].
  • Aloysius Stepinac was born on May 8, 1898[3].
  • Aloysius Stepinac died on February 10, 1960[5].
  • Burial took place at Zagreb Cathedral[10].
  • Aloysius Stepinac held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[11].
  • Aloysius Stepinac held citizenship in Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[12].
  • Aloysius Stepinac held citizenship in Kingdom of Yugoslavia[13].
  • Aloysius Stepinac held citizenship in Independent State of Croatia[14].
  • Aloysius Stepinac held citizenship in Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia[15].
  • Aloysius Stepinac is identified as part of the Croats ethnic group[16].
  • Aloysius Stepinac worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Aloysius Stepinac worked as a Catholic theologian[7].
  • Aloysius Stepinac's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Aloysius Stepinac's field of work was ecclesiastical hierarchy[17].
  • Aloysius Stepinac's field of work was pastoral care[18].
  • Aloysius Stepinac's field of work was Catholic theology[19].
  • Aloysius Stepinac held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Zagreb[20].
  • Aloysius Stepinac held the position of cardinal[21].
  • Aloysius Stepinac held the position of titular archbishop[22].
  • Aloysius Stepinac held the position of President of the Bishops' Conference of Yugoslavia[23].
  • Among Aloysius Stepinac's employers was University of Zagreb[24].
  • Aloysius Stepinac was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[25].
  • Aloysius Stepinac was educated at Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[26].
  • Aloysius Stepinac received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[27].

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Origins and Family

Aloysius Stepinac was born in Brezarić[2]. He was born on May 8, 1898[3]. He is identified as part of the Croats ethnic group[16].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[25], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31] and Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[26], a Roman College[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1552[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic theologian[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Fields of work include ecclesiastical hierarchy[17]; pastoral care[18], a field of study[35]; and Catholic theology[19]. Among Aloysius Stepinac's employers was University of Zagreb[24]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Zagreb[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in Croatia[37], founded in 1852[38]; cardinal[21], a title[39]; titular archbishop[22], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40]; and President of the Bishops' Conference of Yugoslavia[23].

Recognition

Aloysius Stepinac received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[27].

Personal Life

Aloysius Stepinac's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[41].

Death and Burial

Aloysius Stepinac died on February 10, 1960[5]. He died in Krašić[4]. The cause of death was thrombosis[42]. Burial took place at Zagreb Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Aloysius Stepinac ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (715 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Aloysius Stepinac born?

Aloysius Stepinac's place of birth was Brezarić[2].

Where did Aloysius Stepinac die?

Aloysius Stepinac passed away in Krašić[4].

What did Aloysius Stepinac do for work?

Aloysius Stepinac worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic theologian[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Aloysius Stepinac go to school?

Aloysius Stepinac was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[25] and Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[26].

What awards did Aloysius Stepinac receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[27].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [25] . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [41] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [42] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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