Gerald Emmett Carter

Canadian Catholic cardinal (1912–2003)
Person human Q586927
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Gerald Emmett Carter

Summary

Gerald Emmett Carter is a human[1]. Born in Montreal[2], he… he was born on +1912-03-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on +2003-04-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], head teacher[9], and chaplain[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Emmett Carter's place of birth was Montreal[2].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter passed away in Toronto[4].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter was born on +1912-03-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter died on +2003-04-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter's professions included theologian[6].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter worked as a head teacher[9].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter worked as a chaplain[10].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto[14].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of cardinal[15].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of London, Ontario[16].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of titular bishop[17].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of auxiliary bishop[18].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of cardinal priest[19].
  • Among Gerald Emmett Carter's employers was McGill University[20].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter was educated at Université de Montréal[21].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter's education included a stint at Collège de Montréal[22].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter's education included a stint at Major Seminary of Montreal[23].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter received the Companion of the Order of Canada[24].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter received the honorary doctorate[25].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter was a member of Consilium ad exsequendam Constitutionem de Sacra Liturgia[26].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter was a member of Montreal Catholic School Commission[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montreal[2], Gerald Emmett Carter… he was born on +1912-03-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Université de Montréal[21], a university in Quebec[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1878[30], headquartered in Montreal[31]; Collège de Montréal[22], a secondary school[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1767[34]; and Major Seminary of Montreal[23], a Catholic seminary[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1840[37]. Academic degrees include Master of Arts[38], Doctor of Theology[39], and Licentiate of Theology[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], head teacher[9], and chaplain[10]. Among Gerald Emmett Carter's employers was McGill University[20]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[41], in Canada[42], founded in 1870[43]; cardinal[15], a title[44]; Roman Catholic Bishop of London, Ontario[16]; titular bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[45]; auxiliary bishop[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[46]; and cardinal priest[19], a position[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of Canada[24], a grade of an order[48], in Canada[49], founded in 1967[50] and honorary doctorate[25], a title of honor[51].

Personal Life

Gerald Emmett Carter's religion is recorded as Catholicism[52].

Death and Burial

Gerald Emmett Carter died on +2003-04-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Toronto[4]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gerald Emmett Carter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Emmett Carter born?

Gerald Emmett Carter's place of birth was Montreal[2].

Where did Gerald Emmett Carter die?

Gerald Emmett Carter passed away in Toronto[4].

What did Gerald Emmett Carter do for work?

Gerald Emmett Carter worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], head teacher[9], and chaplain[10].

Where did Gerald Emmett Carter go to school?

Gerald Emmett Carter was educated at Université de Montréal[21], Collège de Montréal[22], and Major Seminary of Montreal[23].

What awards did Gerald Emmett Carter receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[24] and honorary doctorate[25].

References

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  1. [2] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [52] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [38] . wikidata.org.
  26. [39] . wikidata.org.
  27. [40] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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