Hans Küng
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Summary
Hans Küng was born on March 19, 1928[1], in Sursee[2]. He died on April 6, 2021[3], in Tübingen[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and Catholic priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,545 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Stadtfriedhof Tübingen[11]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
- Native language: German[13]
- Field of work: theology and philosophy[14], interfaith dialogue[15]
- Employer: University of Tübingen[16]
- Educated at: Pontifical Gregorian University[17], Catholic University of Paris[18], Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[19]
- Doctoral advisor: Louis Bouyer[20]
- Student: Bruno Schmid[21]
- Award received: Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[22], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Steiger Award[24], Luther Prize “The Fearless Word”[25], Oskar Pfister Award[26], Otto Hahn Peace Medal[27], Abraham Geiger Prize[28], Theodor Heuss Award[29], Honorary doctorate from University of Toronto[30], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[31], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[32], Ernst Robert Curtius Award[33], honorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago[34], Ludwig Thoma Medal[35]
- Member of: European Academy of Sciences and Arts[36]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[37], Catholicism[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Commons category: Hans Küng[40]
- Archives at: University Library of Tübingen[41]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[42]
- Family name: Küng[43]
- Given name: Hans[44]
- Work location: Tübingen[45]
- Medical condition: Parkinson's disease[46]
- Manner of death: natural causes[47]
Why It Matters
Hans Küng has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Hans Küng born?
Hans Küng's place of birth was Sursee[2].
Where did Hans Küng die?
Hans Küng died in Tübingen[4].
What did Hans Küng do for work?
Hans Küng worked as a theologian[5], writer[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and Catholic priest[9].
Where did Hans Küng go to school?
Hans Küng was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[17], Catholic University of Paris[18], and Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum[19].
What awards did Hans Küng receive?
Honors received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[22], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Steiger Award[24], and Luther Prize “The Fearless Word”[25].