Antonio Quarracino

Argentine cardinal (1923–1998)
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Antonio Quarracino

Summary

Antonio Quarracino is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pollica[2]. He was born on August 8, 1923[3]. He passed away in Buenos Aires[4]. He died on February 28, 1998[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Antonio Quarracino's place of birth was Pollica[2].
  • Antonio Quarracino died in Buenos Aires[4].
  • Antonio Quarracino was born on August 8, 1923[3].
  • Antonio Quarracino died on February 28, 1998[5].
  • Burial took place at Buenos Aires Cathedral[10].
  • Antonio Quarracino held citizenship in Argentina[11].
  • Antonio Quarracino worked as a theologian[6].
  • Antonio Quarracino's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Antonio Quarracino's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Antonio Quarracino held the position of cardinal[12].
  • Antonio Quarracino held the position of diocesan bishop[13].
  • Antonio Quarracino held the position of diocesan bishop[14].
  • Antonio Quarracino held the position of diocesan bishop[15].
  • Antonio Quarracino held the position of Archbishop of Buenos Aires[16].
  • Antonio Quarracino held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of La Plata (Argentina)[17].
  • Antonio Quarracino received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[18].
  • Antonio Quarracino's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Antonio Quarracino is recorded as male[20].
  • Antonio Quarracino's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Antonio Quarracino's Commons category is recorded as Antonio Quarracino[22].
  • The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[23].
  • Antonio Quarracino's family name is recorded as Quarracino[24].
  • Antonio Quarracino's given name is recorded as Antonio[25].
  • Antonio Quarracino's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Antonio Quarracino's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Antonio Quarracino's place of birth was Pollica[2]. He was born on August 8, 1923[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal[12], a title[28]; diocesan bishop[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[29]; Archbishop of Buenos Aires[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30], in Argentina[31], founded in 1865[32]; and Roman Catholic Archbishop of La Plata (Argentina)[17].

Recognition

Antonio Quarracino received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[18].

Personal Life

Antonio Quarracino's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Antonio Quarracino died on February 28, 1998[5]. He died in Buenos Aires[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[23]. Burial took place at Buenos Aires Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Antonio Quarracino has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Antonio Quarracino born?

Antonio Quarracino was born in Pollica[2].

Where did Antonio Quarracino die?

Antonio Quarracino passed away in Buenos Aires[4].

What did Antonio Quarracino do for work?

Antonio Quarracino worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

What awards did Antonio Quarracino receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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