Gerard van Caloen

missionary and Roman Catholic bishop (1853 - 1923)
Person human Q2606766
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Gerard van Caloen

Summary

Gerard van Caloen is a human[1]. He was born in Loppem[2]. He was born on +1853-03-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Antibes[4]. He died on +1932-01-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a liturgist[6], monk[7], Catholic priest[8], missionary[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gerard van Caloen was born in Loppem[2].
  • Gerard van Caloen died in Antibes[4].
  • Gerard van Caloen was born on +1853-03-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gerard van Caloen died on +1932-01-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gerard van Caloen's father was Charles van Caloen[12].
  • Gerard van Caloen's mother was Savina L.J. van Caloen-de Gourcy[13].
  • Gerard van Caloen held citizenship in Belgium[14].
  • French was Gerard van Caloen's native language[15].
  • Gerard van Caloen worked as a liturgist[6].
  • Gerard van Caloen's professions included monk[7].
  • Gerard van Caloen's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Gerard van Caloen worked as a missionary[9].
  • Gerard van Caloen worked as a Catholic bishop[10].
  • Gerard van Caloen worked as a head teacher[16].
  • Gerard van Caloen held the position of titular bishop[17].
  • Gerard van Caloen held the position of abbot[18].
  • Gerard van Caloen held the position of abbot[19].
  • Gerard van Caloen received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[20].
  • Gerard van Caloen was a member of Société archéologique de Bruges[21].
  • Gerard van Caloen was a member of Genootschap voor Geschiedenis te Brugge[22].
  • Gerard van Caloen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Gerard van Caloen's image is recorded as Gérard van Caloen (detail).jpg[24].
  • Gerard van Caloen is recorded as male[25].
  • Gerard van Caloen's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Gerard van Caloen's ISNI is recorded as 0000000062325717[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Loppem[2], Gerard van Caloen… he was born on +1853-03-12T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Charles van Caloen[12]. His mother was Savina L.J. van Caloen-de Gourcy[13]. French was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include liturgist[6], monk[7], Catholic priest[8], missionary[9], Catholic bishop[10], and head teacher[16]. Positions held include titular bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28] and abbot[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[29].

Recognition

Gerard van Caloen received the Knight of the Order of Leopold[20].

Personal Life

Gerard van Caloen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Gerard van Caloen died on +1932-01-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Antibes[4].

Why It Matters

Gerard van Caloen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Gerard van Caloen born?

Gerard van Caloen's place of birth was Loppem[2].

Where did Gerard van Caloen die?

Gerard van Caloen died in Antibes[4].

Who were Gerard van Caloen's parents?

Gerard van Caloen's father was Charles van Caloen[12]. Gerard van Caloen's mother was Savina L.J. van Caloen-de Gourcy[13].

What did Gerard van Caloen do for work?

Gerard van Caloen worked as liturgist[6], monk[7], Catholic priest[8], missionary[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

What awards did Gerard van Caloen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of Leopold[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  4. [25] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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