Edward J. Burns

American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church
Person human Q1292657
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Summary

Edward J. Burns is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on October 7, 1957[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4], sociologist[5], theologian[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pittsburgh[2].
  • Edward J. Burns was born on October 7, 1957[3].
  • Edward J. Burns held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Edward J. Burns's professions included Catholic priest[4].
  • Edward J. Burns worked as a sociologist[5].
  • Edward J. Burns's professions included theologian[6].
  • Edward J. Burns worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Edward J. Burns held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Dallas[10].
  • Edward J. Burns's education included a stint at Duquesne University[11].
  • Edward J. Burns's education included a stint at Mount St. Mary's University[12].
  • Edward J. Burns's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Edward J. Burns is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward J. Burns's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edward J. Burns's Commons category is recorded as Edward James Burns[16].
  • Edward J. Burns's family name is recorded as Burns[17].
  • Edward J. Burns's given name is recorded as Edward[18].
  • Edward J. Burns's consecrator is recorded as David Zubik[19].
  • Edward J. Burns's consecrator is recorded as Roger Lawrence Schwietz[20].
  • Edward J. Burns's consecrator is recorded as Donald Wuerl[21].

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Origins and Family

Edward J. Burns's place of birth was Pittsburgh[2]. He was born on October 7, 1957[3].

Education

Educated at Duquesne University[11], a Catholic university[22], in United States[23], founded in 1878[24] and Mount St. Mary's University[12], a private university[25], in United States[26], founded in 1808[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[4], sociologist[5], theologian[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. Edward J. Burns held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Dallas[10].

Personal Life

Edward J. Burns's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Why It Matters

Edward J. Burns ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (106 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Edward J. Burns born?

Born in Pittsburgh[2].

What did Edward J. Burns do for work?

Edward J. Burns worked as Catholic priest[4], sociologist[5], theologian[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Edward J. Burns go to school?

Edward J. Burns was educated at Duquesne University[11] and Mount St. Mary's University[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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