Désiré Mercier

Summary

Désiré Mercier is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Braine-l'Alleud^[2]. He was born on November 21, 1851^[3]. He passed away in Brussels^[4]. He died on January 23, 1926^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], university teacher^[8], Catholic priest^[9], and Catholic bishop^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Braine-l'Alleud^[2], Désiré Mercier…
• Désiré Mercier died in Brussels^[4].
• Désiré Mercier was born on November 21, 1851^[3].
• Désiré Mercier was born on November 22, 1851^[12].
• Désiré Mercier died on January 23, 1926^[5].
• Désiré Mercier is buried at St. Rumbold's Cathedral^[13].
• Désiré Mercier held citizenship in Belgium^[14].
• French was Désiré Mercier's native language^[15].
• Désiré Mercier's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Désiré Mercier worked as a theologian^[7].
• Désiré Mercier's professions included university teacher^[8].
• Désiré Mercier's professions included Catholic priest^[9].
• Désiré Mercier worked as a Catholic bishop^[10].
• Désiré Mercier held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mechelen^[16].
• Désiré Mercier held the position of cardinal^[17].
• Désiré Mercier was employed by Catholic University of Leuven^[18].
• Désiré Mercier was employed by Higher Institute of Philosophy^[19].
• Désiré Mercier was educated at Catholic University of Leuven^[20].
• Désiré Mercier received the Order of St. Sylvester^[21].
• Désiré Mercier received the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice^[22].
• Désiré Mercier received the Order of the White Eagle^[23].
• Désiré Mercier received the Sovereign Military Order of Malta^[24].
• Désiré Mercier received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg^[25].
• Désiré Mercier received the Honorary doctor of the University of Liège^[26].
• Désiré Mercier was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin^[27].

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Origins and Family

Désiré Mercier's place of birth was Braine-l'Alleud^[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 21, 1851^[3] and November 22, 1851^[12]. French was his native language^[15].

Education

Désiré Mercier's education included a stint at Catholic University of Leuven^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], university teacher^[8], Catholic priest^[9], and Catholic bishop^[10]. Employers include Catholic University of Leuven^[18], a Catholic university^[28], in Belgium^[29], founded in 1834^[30] and Higher Institute of Philosophy^[19], a school^[31], in Belgium^[32], founded in 1889^[33]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mechelen^[16], a historical episcopal title^[34], founded in 1559^[35] and cardinal^[17], a title^[36]. Désiré Mercier supervised Maurice De Wulf as a doctoral student^[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Sylvester^[21], an orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See^[38], in Vatican City^[39], founded in 1841^[40]; Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice^[22], a cross^[41], in Vatican City^[42], founded in 1888^[43]; Order of the White Eagle^[23], an order^[44], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth^[45], founded in 1705^[46]; Sovereign Military Order of Malta^[24], a subject of international law^[47], in United States^[48], headquartered in Magistral Palace^[49]; honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg^[25], an award^[50], in France^[51]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Liège^[26], an award^[52], in Belgium^[53].

Personal Life

Désiré Mercier's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[54].

Death and Burial

Désiré Mercier died on January 23, 1926^[5]. He passed away in Brussels^[4]. Burial took place at St. Rumbold's Cathedral^[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Désiré Mercier include Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy^[55], an award^[56], in Belgium^[57], founded in 1975^[58].

Why It Matters

Désiré Mercier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[59] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[60]

Entities named for him include Cardinal Mercier Prize for International Philosophy^[55], an award^[56], in Belgium^[57], founded in 1975^[58].

His notable doctoral advisees include Maurice De Wulf^[61], a philosopher^[62], 1867–1947^[63], of Belgium^[64], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great^[65].

FAQs

Where was Désiré Mercier born?

Désiré Mercier was born in Braine-l'Alleud^[2].

Where did Désiré Mercier die?

Désiré Mercier passed away in Brussels^[4].

What did Désiré Mercier do for work?

Désiré Mercier worked as philosopher^[6], theologian^[7], university teacher^[8], Catholic priest^[9], and Catholic bishop^[10].

Where did Désiré Mercier go to school?

Désiré Mercier was educated at Catholic University of Leuven^[20].

What awards did Désiré Mercier receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Sylvester^[21], Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice^[22], Order of the White Eagle^[23], and Sovereign Military Order of Malta^[24].