Edward Egan

American Catholic cardinal (1932–2015)
Person human Q712045
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Edward Egan

Summary

Edward Egan is a human[1]. Born in Oak Park[2], he… he was born on April 2, 1932[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on March 5, 2015[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], archbishop[8], and Catholic theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Egan's place of birth was Oak Park[2].
  • Edward Egan died in Manhattan[4].
  • Edward Egan was born on April 2, 1932[3].
  • Edward Egan died on March 5, 2015[5].
  • Edward Egan is buried at St. Patrick's Cathedral[11].
  • Edward Egan held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Edward Egan's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Edward Egan worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Edward Egan's professions included archbishop[8].
  • Edward Egan's professions included Catholic theologian[9].
  • Edward Egan held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York[13].
  • Edward Egan held the position of cardinal[14].
  • Edward Egan held the position of diocesan bishop[15].
  • Edward Egan held the position of titular bishop[16].
  • Edward Egan held the position of auxiliary bishop[17].
  • Among Edward Egan's employers was Pontifical Gregorian University[18].
  • Edward Egan was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[19].
  • Edward Egan's education included a stint at University of Saint Mary of the Lake[20].
  • Edward Egan was educated at Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary[21].
  • Edward Egan received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[22].
  • Edward Egan received the honorary doctor of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University[23].
  • Edward Egan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Edward Egan is recorded as male[25].
  • Edward Egan's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Edward Egan's Commons category is recorded as Edward Egan[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Oak Park[2], Edward Egan… he was born on April 2, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[19], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31]; University of Saint Mary of the Lake[20], a Catholic seminary[32], in United States[33], founded in 1844[34]; and Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary[21], a Catholic seminary[35], in United States[36], founded in 1917[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], archbishop[8], and Catholic theologian[9]. Edward Egan was employed by Pontifical Gregorian University[18]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[38], in United States[39], founded in 1850[40]; cardinal[14], a title[41]; diocesan bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[42]; titular bishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[43]; and auxiliary bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[22], a grade of an order[45] and honorary doctor of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University[23], an award[46], in Poland[47].

Personal Life

Edward Egan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].

Death and Burial

Edward Egan died on March 5, 2015[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[48]. Burial took place at St. Patrick's Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Edward Egan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Edward Egan born?

Edward Egan was born in Oak Park[2].

Where did Edward Egan die?

Edward Egan passed away in Manhattan[4].

What did Edward Egan do for work?

Edward Egan worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], archbishop[8], and Catholic theologian[9].

Where did Edward Egan go to school?

Edward Egan was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[19], University of Saint Mary of the Lake[20], and Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary[21].

What awards did Edward Egan receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[22] and honorary doctor of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University[23].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [26] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [6] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] ↑ . 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. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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