Erwin Kräutler

Brazil Roman-Catholic bishop of Austrian origin
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Erwin Kräutler

Summary

Erwin Kräutler is a human[1]. Born in Hohenems[2], he… he was born on July 12, 1939[3]. He worked as a theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], writer[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erwin Kräutler's place of birth was Hohenems[2].
  • Erwin Kräutler was born on July 12, 1939[3].
  • Erwin Kräutler held citizenship in Brazil[9].
  • Erwin Kräutler's professions included theologian[4].
  • Erwin Kräutler's professions included Catholic priest[5].
  • Erwin Kräutler's professions included writer[6].
  • Erwin Kräutler's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Erwin Kräutler was educated at University of Salzburg[10].
  • Erwin Kräutler received the Right Livelihood Award[11].
  • Erwin Kräutler received the Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights[12].
  • Erwin Kräutler received the Viktor Frankl Award[13].
  • Erwin Kräutler received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[14].
  • Erwin Kräutler received the honorary doctor of the University of Lucerne[15].
  • Erwin Kräutler received the honorary doctor of the University of Bamberg[16].
  • Erwin Kräutler was a member of KÖHV Leopoldina Innsbruck[17].
  • Erwin Kräutler's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Erwin Kräutler is recorded as male[19].
  • Erwin Kräutler's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Erwin Kräutler's Commons category is recorded as Erwin Kräutler[21].
  • Erwin Kräutler's diocese is recorded as Roman Catholic Territorial Prelature of Xingu[22].
  • Erwin Kräutler's family name is recorded as Kräutler[23].
  • Erwin Kräutler's given name is recorded as Erwin[24].
  • Erwin Kräutler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Portuguese[25].
  • Erwin Kräutler's consecrator is recorded as Carmine Rocco[26].
  • Erwin Kräutler's consecrator is recorded as Alberto Gaudêncio Ramos[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hohenems[2], Erwin Kräutler… he was born on July 12, 1939[3].

Education

Erwin Kräutler's education included a stint at University of Salzburg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], writer[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Right Livelihood Award[11], a politics award[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1980[30]; Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights[12], a human rights award[31], in Austria[32], founded in 1976[33]; Viktor Frankl Award[13], a science award[34], in Austria[35], founded in 2000[36]; doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[14], an award[37], in Austria[38]; honorary doctor of the University of Lucerne[15], an award[39], in Switzerland[40]; and honorary doctor of the University of Bamberg[16], an award[41], in Germany[42].

Personal Life

Erwin Kräutler's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Why It Matters

Erwin Kräutler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Erwin Kräutler born?

Erwin Kräutler was born in Hohenems[2].

What did Erwin Kräutler do for work?

Erwin Kräutler worked as theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], writer[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Erwin Kräutler go to school?

Erwin Kräutler was educated at University of Salzburg[10].

What awards did Erwin Kräutler receive?

Honors received include Right Livelihood Award[11], Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights[12], Viktor Frankl Award[13], and doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [5] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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