Georges Cottier

Catholic cardinal (1922-2016)
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Georges Cottier

Summary

Georges Cottier is a human[1]. Born in Carouge[2], he… he was born on April 25, 1922[3]. He died in Vatican City[4]. He died on March 31, 2016[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and friar[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Georges Cottier's place of birth was Carouge[2].
  • Georges Cottier passed away in Vatican City[4].
  • Georges Cottier was born on April 25, 1922[3].
  • Georges Cottier died on March 31, 2016[5].
  • Burial took place at Campo Verano[11].
  • Georges Cottier held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • French was Georges Cottier's native language[13].
  • Georges Cottier's professions included theologian[6].
  • Georges Cottier's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Georges Cottier worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Georges Cottier worked as a friar[9].
  • Georges Cottier held the position of cardinal[14].
  • Georges Cottier held the position of Catholic archbishop[15].
  • Georges Cottier held the position of titular archbishop[16].
  • Georges Cottier was employed by University of Fribourg[17].
  • Georges Cottier was employed by University of Geneva[18].
  • Georges Cottier was employed by Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[19].
  • Georges Cottier's education included a stint at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[20].
  • Georges Cottier's education included a stint at University of Geneva[21].
  • Georges Cottier's education included a stint at University of Fribourg[22].
  • Georges Cottier was a member of Pontifical Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Georges Cottier was a member of Real Academia de Doctores de España[24].
  • Georges Cottier was a member of Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas[25].
  • Georges Cottier's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Georges Cottier's religion is recorded as Catholicism[27].

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Origins and Family

Georges Cottier's place of birth was Carouge[2]. He was born on April 25, 1922[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Educated at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[20], a pontifical university[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 1577[30], headquartered in Rome[31]; University of Geneva[21], a public research university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1559[34], headquartered in Geneva[35]; and University of Fribourg[22], a public university[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1889[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and friar[9]. Employers include University of Fribourg[17], a public university[39], in Switzerland[40], founded in 1889[41]; University of Geneva[18], a public research university[42], in Switzerland[43], founded in 1559[44], headquartered in Geneva[45]; and Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[19], a pontifical university[46], in Vatican City[47], founded in 1577[48], headquartered in Rome[49]. Positions held include cardinal[14], a title[50]; Catholic archbishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[51]; and titular archbishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[52].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[26], a Christian denomination[53], in Vatican City[54], founded in 0001[55], headquartered in Vatican City[56] and Catholicism[27], a Christian denominational family[57], founded in 1054[58].

Death and Burial

Georges Cottier died on March 31, 2016[5]. He died in Vatican City[4]. Burial took place at Campo Verano[11].

Why It Matters

Georges Cottier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Georges Cottier born?

Georges Cottier was born in Carouge[2].

Where did Georges Cottier die?

Georges Cottier passed away in Vatican City[4].

What did Georges Cottier do for work?

Georges Cottier worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and friar[9].

Where did Georges Cottier go to school?

Georges Cottier was educated at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[20], University of Geneva[21], and University of Fribourg[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . domradio.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [26] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . www.pas.va. wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . past.va. past.va. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . domradio.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  31. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher, Catholic priest +1
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    Occupation theologian, university teacher, Catholic priest +1
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    Religion or worldview Catholic Church, Catholicism
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