Bernard Panafieu

Catholic cardinal (1931-2017)
Person human Q646610
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Summary

Bernard Panafieu is a human[1]. He was born in Châtellerault[2]. He was born on January 26, 1931[3]. He passed away in Carpentras[4]. He died on November 12, 2017[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Châtellerault[2].
  • Bernard Panafieu died in Carpentras[4].
  • Bernard Panafieu was born on January 26, 1931[3].
  • Bernard Panafieu died on November 12, 2017[5].
  • Bernard Panafieu held citizenship in France[11].
  • Bernard Panafieu's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Bernard Panafieu worked as a theologian[7].
  • Bernard Panafieu worked as a Catholic deacon[8].
  • Bernard Panafieu worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Bernard Panafieu held the position of Catholic archbishop[12].
  • Bernard Panafieu held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Bernard Panafieu held the position of titular bishop[14].
  • Bernard Panafieu held the position of Catholic archbishop[15].
  • Bernard Panafieu held the position of Archbishop of Marseille[16].
  • Bernard Panafieu held the position of Q133894411[17].
  • Bernard Panafieu received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Bernard Panafieu was a member of Académie de Marseille[19].
  • Bernard Panafieu's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Bernard Panafieu is recorded as male[21].
  • Bernard Panafieu's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Bernard Panafieu's Commons category is recorded as Bernard Panafieu[23].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[24].
  • Bernard Panafieu's family name is recorded as Panafieu[25].
  • Bernard Panafieu's given name is recorded as Bernard[26].
  • Bernard Panafieu's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bernard Panafieu was born in Châtellerault[2]. He was born on January 26, 1931[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include Catholic archbishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28]; cardinal[13], a title[29]; titular bishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30]; Archbishop of Marseille[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31], in France[32], founded in 1948[33]; and Q133894411[17].

Recognition

Bernard Panafieu received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].

Personal Life

Bernard Panafieu's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Bernard Panafieu died on November 12, 2017[5]. He died in Carpentras[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[24].

Why It Matters

Bernard Panafieu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Panafieu born?

Bernard Panafieu's place of birth was Châtellerault[2].

Where did Bernard Panafieu die?

Bernard Panafieu died in Carpentras[4].

What did Bernard Panafieu do for work?

Bernard Panafieu worked as Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

What awards did Bernard Panafieu receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . francebleu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . francebleu.fr. francebleu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . francebleu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . francebleu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . francebleu.fr. francebleu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . francebleu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . francebleu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . francebleu.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Tymewalk · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → French
    Instance of → —
    Family name → Panafieu
    Member of → Académie de Marseille
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