Cornelius

Estonian priest (1924-2018)
Person human Q3738363
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Cornelius

Summary

Cornelius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tallinn[2]. He was born on June 19, 1924[3]. He passed away in Tallinn[4]. He died on April 19, 2018[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], and Eastern Orthodox priest[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tallinn[2], Cornelius…
  • Cornelius died in Tallinn[4].
  • Cornelius was born on June 19, 1924[3].
  • Cornelius was born on January 1, 1924[10].
  • Cornelius died on April 19, 2018[5].
  • Cornelius died on January 1, 2018[11].
  • Burial took place at Alexander Nevsky cemetery[12].
  • Cornelius held citizenship in Estonia[13].
  • Cornelius's professions included theologian[6].
  • Cornelius worked as a writer[7].
  • Cornelius's professions included Eastern Orthodox priest[8].
  • Cornelius's field of work was Eastern Orthodoxy[14].
  • Cornelius's field of work was theology[15].
  • Cornelius's field of work was memoir literature[16].
  • Cornelius held the position of metropolitan[17].
  • Cornelius's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Theological Academy[18].
  • Cornelius received the Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 3rd class[19].
  • Cornelius received the Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class[20].
  • Cornelius received the Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 1st class[21].
  • Cornelius received the Order of St. Prince Vladimir[22].
  • Cornelius received the Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 2nd class[23].
  • Cornelius received the Q25507663[24].
  • Cornelius's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[25].
  • Cornelius is recorded as male[26].
  • Cornelius's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Cornelius was born in Tallinn[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 19, 1924[3] and January 1, 1924[10].

Education

Cornelius's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Theological Academy[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], and Eastern Orthodox priest[8]. Fields of work include Eastern Orthodoxy[14], a Christian denominational family[28]; theology[15], an academic discipline[29]; and memoir literature[16]. Cornelius held the position of metropolitan[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 3rd class[19], a grade of an order[30], in Russia[31]; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class[20], a grade of an order[32], in Russia[33]; Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 1st class[21], a grade of an order[34], in Russia[35]; Order of St. Prince Vladimir[22], an order[36], in Russia[37], founded in 1958[38]; Order of Holy Prince Daniel of Moscow 2nd class[23], a grade of an order[39], in Russia[40]; and Q25507663[24], a cultural prize[41], in Estonia[42].

Personal Life

Cornelius's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 19, 2018[5] and January 1, 2018[11]. Cornelius died in Tallinn[4]. He is buried at Alexander Nevsky cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Cornelius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Cornelius born?

Cornelius's place of birth was Tallinn[2].

Where did Cornelius die?

Cornelius passed away in Tallinn[4].

What did Cornelius do for work?

Cornelius worked as theologian[6], writer[7], and Eastern Orthodox priest[8].

Where did Cornelius go to school?

Cornelius was educated at Saint Petersburg Theological Academy[18].

What awards did Cornelius receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 3rd class[19], Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 2nd class[20], Order of St. Sergius of Radonezh 1st class[21], and Order of St. Prince Vladimir[22].

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . 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. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Consecrator → Patriarch Alexius II
    Place of death → Tallinn
    Field of work → Eastern Orthodoxy, theology, memoir literature
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