Augusto Vargas Alzamora

Catholic cardinal (1922–2000)
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Augusto Vargas Alzamora

Summary

Augusto Vargas Alzamora is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lima[2]. He was born on November 9, 1922[3]. He passed away in Lima[4]. He died on September 4, 2000[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 (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's place of birth was Lima[2].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora died in Lima[4].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora was born on November 9, 1922[3].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora died on September 4, 2000[5].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora is buried at Cathedral of Lima[10].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora held citizenship in Peru[11].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's professions included theologian[6].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lima[12].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora held the position of titular bishop[14].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora held the position of vicar apostolic[15].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora held the position of President of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference[16].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's education included a stint at National University of San Marcos[17].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora was educated at Colegio de la Inmaculada[18].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora received the honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[19].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora is recorded as male[21].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's Commons category is recorded as Augusto Vargas Alzamora[23].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[24].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's family name is recorded as Vargas[25].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's given name is recorded as Augusto[26].
  • Augusto Vargas Alzamora's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[27].

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Origins and Family

Augusto Vargas Alzamora's place of birth was Lima[2]. He was born on November 9, 1922[3].

Education

Educated at National University of San Marcos[17], a public research university[28], in Peru[29], founded in 1551[30] and Colegio de la Inmaculada[18], a Jesuit school[31], in Peru[32], founded in 1878[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lima[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34], in Peru[35], founded in 1546[36]; cardinal[13], a title[37]; titular bishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[38]; vicar apostolic[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[39]; and President of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference[16].

Recognition

Augusto Vargas Alzamora received the honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[19].

Personal Life

Augusto Vargas Alzamora's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Augusto Vargas Alzamora died on September 4, 2000[5]. He passed away in Lima[4]. He is buried at Cathedral of Lima[10].

Why It Matters

Augusto Vargas Alzamora ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Augusto Vargas Alzamora born?

Born in Lima[2], Augusto Vargas Alzamora…

Where did Augusto Vargas Alzamora die?

Augusto Vargas Alzamora passed away in Lima[4].

What did Augusto Vargas Alzamora do for work?

Augusto Vargas Alzamora worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Augusto Vargas Alzamora go to school?

Augusto Vargas Alzamora was educated at National University of San Marcos[17] and Colegio de la Inmaculada[18].

What awards did Augusto Vargas Alzamora receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the National University of San Marcos[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . 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] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Cathedral of Lima
    Second family name in spanish name Alzamora
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