Bernard Genoud

Roman Catholic bishop (1942-2010)
Person human Q116403
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Bernard Genoud

Summary

Bernard Genoud is a human[1]. Born in Châtel-Saint-Denis[2], he… he was born on February 22, 1942[3]. He passed away in Fribourg[4]. He died on September 21, 2010[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], Catholic bishop[9], and bishop[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Genoud's place of birth was Châtel-Saint-Denis[2].
  • Bernard Genoud passed away in Fribourg[4].
  • Bernard Genoud was born on February 22, 1942[3].
  • Bernard Genoud died on September 21, 2010[5].
  • Bernard Genoud held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Bernard Genoud worked as a theologian[6].
  • Bernard Genoud's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Bernard Genoud worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Bernard Genoud's professions included Catholic bishop[9].
  • Bernard Genoud worked as a bishop[10].
  • Bernard Genoud held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg[13].
  • Among Bernard Genoud's employers was University of Fribourg[14].
  • Bernard Genoud received the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[15].
  • Bernard Genoud's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Bernard Genoud is recorded as male[17].
  • Bernard Genoud's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • The cause of death was cancer[19].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[20].
  • Bernard Genoud's family name is recorded as Genoud[21].
  • Bernard Genoud's given name is recorded as Bernard[22].
  • Bernard Genoud's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Bernard Genoud's consecrator is recorded as Amédée Grab[24].
  • Bernard Genoud's consecrator is recorded as Pierre Bürcher[25].
  • Bernard Genoud's consecrator is recorded as Pierre Farine[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Châtel-Saint-Denis[2], Bernard Genoud… he was born on February 22, 1942[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], Catholic bishop[9], and bishop[10]. Bernard Genoud was employed by University of Fribourg[14]. He held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg[13].

Recognition

Bernard Genoud received the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[15].

Personal Life

Bernard Genoud's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Bernard Genoud died on September 21, 2010[5]. He died in Fribourg[4]. Recorded cause of death include cancer[19] and lung cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Bernard Genoud has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Genoud born?

Born in Châtel-Saint-Denis[2], Bernard Genoud…

Where did Bernard Genoud die?

Bernard Genoud passed away in Fribourg[4].

What did Bernard Genoud do for work?

Bernard Genoud worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], Catholic bishop[9], and bishop[10].

What awards did Bernard Genoud receive?

Honors received include Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Gilldragon · 2026-09-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gcatholic person id → 4026
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, university teacher, Catholic priest +2
    Employer → University of Fribourg
    Award received → Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre
    Country of citizenship → Switzerland
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