Franjo Šeper

Croatian Roman Catholic cardinal (1905–1981)
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Franjo Šeper

Summary

Franjo Šeper is a human[1]. He was born in Osijek[2]. He was born on October 2, 1905[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on December 30, 1981[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Catholic theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Franjo Šeper was born in Osijek[2].
  • Franjo Šeper died in Rome[4].
  • Franjo Šeper was born on October 2, 1905[3].
  • Franjo Šeper was born on January 1, 1905[10].
  • Franjo Šeper died on December 30, 1981[5].
  • Franjo Šeper died on January 1, 1981[11].
  • Burial took place at Zagreb Cathedral[12].
  • Franjo Šeper worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Franjo Šeper's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Franjo Šeper's professions included Catholic theologian[8].
  • Franjo Šeper's field of work was ecclesiastical hierarchy[13].
  • Franjo Šeper held the position of cardinal[14].
  • Franjo Šeper held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Zagreb[15].
  • Franjo Šeper held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[16].
  • Franjo Šeper held the position of titular archbishop[17].
  • Franjo Šeper held the position of prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith[18].
  • Franjo Šeper held the position of President of the Bishops' Conference of Yugoslavia[19].
  • Franjo Šeper was educated at Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[20].
  • Franjo Šeper's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Franjo Šeper is recorded as male[22].
  • Franjo Šeper's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Franjo Šeper's Commons category is recorded as Franjo Šeper[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Franjo Šeper's family name is recorded as Šeper[26].
  • Franjo Šeper's given name is recorded as Franjo[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Osijek[2], Franjo Šeper… Recorded date of birth include October 2, 1905[3] and January 1, 1905[10].

Education

Franjo Šeper was educated at Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Catholic theologian[8]. Franjo Šeper's field of work was ecclesiastical hierarchy[13]. Positions held include cardinal[14], a title[28]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Zagreb[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29], in Croatia[30], founded in 1852[31]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[16], a position[32]; titular archbishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[33]; prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith[18]; and President of the Bishops' Conference of Yugoslavia[19].

Personal Life

Franjo Šeper's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 30, 1981[5] and January 1, 1981[11]. Franjo Šeper died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. Burial took place at Zagreb Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Franjo Šeper ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Franjo Šeper born?

Born in Osijek[2], Franjo Šeper…

Where did Franjo Šeper die?

Franjo Šeper passed away in Rome[4].

What did Franjo Šeper do for work?

Franjo Šeper worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Catholic theologian[8].

Where did Franjo Šeper go to school?

Franjo Šeper was educated at Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Croatian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Croatian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Croatian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Croatian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Consecrator Josip Ujčić, Franjo Salis-Seewis, Josip Lach
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    Educated at Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum
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