Dominique Pire
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Summary
Dominique Pire was born on February 10, 1910[1], in Leffe[2]. He died on January 30, 1969[3], in Herent[4]. He worked as a resistance fighter[5], Catholic priest[6], university teacher[7], monk[8], and Catholic theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (834 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Dinant[11]
- Place of burial: Cimetière de la Sarte[12]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[13]
- Native language: French[14]
- Educated at: Catholic University of Leuven[15], Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[16]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[17], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Georges Pire[22]
- Religious order: Dominican Order[23]
- Family name: Pire[24]
- Given name: Dominique[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Georges Pire[26]
- Commons gallery: Georges Pire[27]
- Described by source: Olomouc City Library regional database[28]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
- Birth name: Georges Charles Ghislain Clement Pire[31]
- Sibling: Guilielmus Piré[32]
- Has works in the collection: Anne Frank House[33]
Why It Matters
Dominique Pire has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Dominique Pire born?
Dominique Pire's place of birth was Leffe[2].
Where did Dominique Pire die?
Dominique Pire died in Herent[4].
What did Dominique Pire do for work?
Dominique Pire worked as a resistance fighter[5], Catholic priest[6], university teacher[7], monk[8], and Catholic theologian[9].
Where did Dominique Pire go to school?
Dominique Pire was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[15] and Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[16].
What awards did Dominique Pire receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[17], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], and Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)[19].