Edward Egan

American Catholic cardinal (1932–2015)
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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 theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[9]

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[10].
  • Edward Egan held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Edward Egan's professions included theologian[6].
  • Edward Egan worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Edward Egan's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Edward Egan held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York[12].
  • Edward Egan held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Edward Egan held the position of diocesan bishop[14].
  • Edward Egan held the position of titular bishop[15].
  • Edward Egan held the position of auxiliary bishop[16].
  • Among Edward Egan's employers was Pontifical Gregorian University[17].
  • Edward Egan's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[18].
  • Edward Egan was educated at University of Saint Mary of the Lake[19].
  • Edward Egan's education included a stint at Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary[20].
  • Edward Egan received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21].
  • Edward Egan received the honorary doctor of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University[22].
  • Edward Egan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Edward Egan is recorded as male[24].
  • Edward Egan's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Edward Egan's Commons category is recorded as Edward Egan[26].
  • The cause of death was cardiac arrest[27].

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Origins and Family

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

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[18], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31]; University of Saint Mary of the Lake[19], a Catholic seminary[32], in United States[33], founded in 1844[34]; and Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary[20], a Catholic seminary[35], in United States[36], founded in 1917[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Edward Egan was employed by Pontifical Gregorian University[17]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[38], in United States[39], founded in 1850[40]; cardinal[13], a title[41]; diocesan bishop[14], an ecclesiastical occupation[42]; titular bishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[43]; and auxiliary bishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21], a grade of an order[45] and honorary doctor of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University[22], an award[46], in Poland[47].

Personal Life

Edward Egan's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Edward Egan died on March 5, 2015[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[27]. Burial took place at St. Patrick's Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Edward Egan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (392 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

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 theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Edward Egan go to school?

Edward Egan was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[18], University of Saint Mary of the Lake[19], and Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary[20].

What awards did Edward Egan receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21] and honorary doctor of Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University[22].

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  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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