Augustin Bea

German Jesuit priest and scholar and cardinal (1881-1968)
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Augustin Bea

Summary

Augustin Bea is a human[1]. His place of birth was Blumberg[2]. He was born on May 28, 1881[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on November 16, 1968[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], and Catholic priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Blumberg[2], Augustin Bea…
  • Augustin Bea passed away in Rome[4].
  • Augustin Bea was born on May 28, 1881[3].
  • Augustin Bea was born on 1881[10].
  • Augustin Bea died on November 16, 1968[5].
  • Augustin Bea died on January 1, 1968[11].
  • Augustin Bea held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Augustin Bea's professions included theologian[6].
  • Augustin Bea's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Augustin Bea's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Augustin Bea held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Augustin Bea held the position of Catholic archbishop[14].
  • Augustin Bea held the position of titular archbishop[15].
  • Augustin Bea held the position of cardinal of the Roman Curia[16].
  • Augustin Bea held the position of President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity[17].
  • Augustin Bea was employed by Pontifical Gregorian University[18].
  • Among Augustin Bea's employers was Pontifical Biblical Institute[19].
  • Augustin Bea was educated at University of Freiburg[20].
  • Augustin Bea was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Augustin Bea was educated at University of Innsbruck[22].
  • Augustin Bea's education included a stint at Pontifical Biblical Institute[23].
  • Augustin Bea received the Bavarian Order of Merit[24].
  • Augustin Bea received the Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[25].
  • Augustin Bea received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Augustin Bea received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Augustin Bea was born in Blumberg[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 28, 1881[3] and 1881[10].

Education

Educated at University of Freiburg[20], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; University of Innsbruck[22], a public university[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1669[38], headquartered in Innsbruck[39]; and Pontifical Biblical Institute[23], a pontifical institute[40], in Italy[41], founded in 1909[42], headquartered in Rome[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], and Catholic priest[8]. Employers include Pontifical Gregorian University[18], a pontifical university[44], in Italy[45], founded in 1551[46], headquartered in Roman College[47] and Pontifical Biblical Institute[19], a pontifical institute[48], in Italy[49], founded in 1909[50], headquartered in Rome[51]. Positions held include cardinal[13], a title[52]; Catholic archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[53]; titular archbishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[54]; cardinal of the Roman Curia[16], a position[55]; and President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[24], an order of merit[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1957[58]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[25], an award[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1950[61]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[62], in France[63]; honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[27], an award[64], in Austria[65], founded in 1650[66]; Honorary doctor of the University of Fribourg[67], an award[68], in Switzerland[69]; and honorary doctor of the University of Freiburg[70], an award[71], in Germany[72].

Personal Life

Augustin Bea's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[73].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 16, 1968[5] and January 1, 1968[11]. Augustin Bea passed away in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Augustin Bea ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Augustin Bea born?

Augustin Bea was born in Blumberg[2].

Where did Augustin Bea die?

Augustin Bea died in Rome[4].

What did Augustin Bea do for work?

Augustin Bea worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], and Catholic priest[8].

Where did Augustin Bea go to school?

Augustin Bea was educated at University of Freiburg[20], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], University of Innsbruck[22], and Pontifical Biblical Institute[23].

What awards did Augustin Bea receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[24], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[25], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[26], and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[27].

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  2. [74] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [75] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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