Edward Sorin

founder of the University of Notre Dame (1814–1893)
Person human Q2281954
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Edward Sorin

Summary

Edward Sorin is a human[1]. He was born in Ahuillé[2]. He was born on February 6, 1814[3]. He passed away in South Bend[4]. He died on October 31, 1893[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Sorin's place of birth was Ahuillé[2].
  • Edward Sorin passed away in South Bend[4].
  • Edward Sorin was born on February 6, 1814[3].
  • Edward Sorin died on October 31, 1893[5].
  • Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[8].
  • Edward Sorin held citizenship in France[9].
  • Edward Sorin worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Edward Sorin held the position of President of the University of Notre Dame[10].
  • Edward Sorin's religion is recorded as Catholicism[11].
  • Edward Sorin is recorded as male[12].
  • Edward Sorin's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Edward Sorin's Commons category is recorded as Edward Sorin[14].
  • Edward Sorin's archives at is recorded as University of Notre Dame Archives[15].
  • The cause of death was nephritis[16].
  • Edward Sorin's religious order is recorded as Congregation of the Holy Cross[17].
  • Edward Sorin's family name is recorded as Sorin[18].
  • Edward Sorin's given name is recorded as Édouard[19].
  • Edward Sorin's given name is recorded as Edward[20].
  • Edward Sorin's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Edward Sorin's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia[22].
  • Edward Sorin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Edward Sorin's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Édouard Sorin'}[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Sorin was born in Ahuillé[2]. He was born on February 6, 1814[3].

Career and Affiliations

Edward Sorin worked as a Catholic priest[6]. He held the position of President of the University of Notre Dame[10].

Personal Life

Edward Sorin's religion is recorded as Catholicism[11].

Death and Burial

Edward Sorin died on October 31, 1893[5]. He passed away in South Bend[4]. The cause of death was nephritis[16]. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Sorin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (339 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Edward Sorin born?

Edward Sorin's place of birth was Ahuillé[2].

Where did Edward Sorin die?

Edward Sorin passed away in South Bend[4].

What did Edward Sorin do for work?

Edward Sorin worked as Catholic priest[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholicism
    Cause of death nephritis
    Family name Sorin
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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