Basil Hume

British Roman-Catholic Benedictine monk and prelate, archbishop of Westminster, cardinal (1923-1999)
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Basil Hume

Summary

Basil Hume is a human[1]. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2], he… he was born on +1923-03-02T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1999-06-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Basil Hume was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
  • Basil Hume died in London[4].
  • Basil Hume died in Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth[10].
  • Basil Hume was born on +1923-03-02T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Basil Hume died on +1999-06-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Cathedral[11].
  • Basil Hume's father was William Errington Hume[12].
  • Basil Hume's mother was Marie Elizabeth Tisseyre[13].
  • Basil Hume held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Basil Hume held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Basil Hume worked as a theologian[6].
  • Basil Hume worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Basil Hume worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Basil Hume held the position of archbishop of Westminster[16].
  • Basil Hume held the position of Q133925950[17].
  • Basil Hume held the position of abbot[18].
  • Basil Hume was educated at Ampleforth College[19].
  • Basil Hume was educated at University of Fribourg[20].
  • Basil Hume's education included a stint at Newcastle Preparatory School[21].
  • Basil Hume was educated at St Martin's Ampleforth[22].
  • Basil Hume received the Order of Merit[23].
  • Basil Hume's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Basil Hume is recorded as male[25].
  • Basil Hume's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Basil Hume's Commons category is recorded as Basil Hume[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Basil Hume was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2]. He was born on +1923-03-02T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was William Errington Hume[12]. His mother was Marie Elizabeth Tisseyre[13].

Education

Educated at Ampleforth College[19], a boarding school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1803[30]; University of Fribourg[20], a public university[31], in Switzerland[32], founded in 1889[33]; Newcastle Preparatory School[21], an independent school[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1928[36]; and St Martin's Ampleforth[22], a boarding school[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1930[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include archbishop of Westminster[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40], founded in 1850[41]; Q133925950[17]; and abbot[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[42].

Recognition

Basil Hume received the Order of Merit[23].

Personal Life

Basil Hume's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].

Death and Burial

Basil Hume died on +1999-06-17T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include London[4], a metropolis[43], in Roman Empire[44], founded in 0047[45] and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth[10], a hospital[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1856[48]. The cause of death was cancer[49]. Burial took place at Westminster Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Basil Hume ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Basil Hume born?

Basil Hume was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2].

Where did Basil Hume die?

Basil Hume died in London[4].

Who were Basil Hume's parents?

Basil Hume's father was William Errington Hume[12]. Basil Hume's mother was Marie Elizabeth Tisseyre[13].

What did Basil Hume do for work?

Basil Hume worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Basil Hume go to school?

Basil Hume was educated at Ampleforth College[19], University of Fribourg[20], Newcastle Preparatory School[21], and St Martin's Ampleforth[22].

What awards did Basil Hume receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [49] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [39] . 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. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father William Errington Hume
    Manner of death natural causes
    Place of death London, Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
    Given name George
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