Hans Urs von Balthasar

Swiss Catholic theologian (1905–1988)
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Hans Urs von Balthasar

Summary

Hans Urs von Balthasar is a human[1]. He was born in Lucerne[2]. He was born on August 12, 1905[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on June 26, 1988[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,136 views/month, #7,050 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's place of birth was Lucerne[2].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar died in Basel[4].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar was born on August 12, 1905[3].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar died on June 26, 1988[5].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar is buried at Church of St. Leodegar[11].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's professions included theologian[6].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's professions included writer[7].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar worked as a translator[9].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's education included a stint at University of Zurich[14].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar received the Gottfried-Keller-Preis[15].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar received the honorary doctor of the University of Münster[16].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar received the Romano Guardini award[17].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar is recorded as male[20].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's Commons category is recorded as Hans Urs von Balthasar[22].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[23].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's family name is recorded as Balthasar[24].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's given name is recorded as Hans[25].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's given name is recorded as Urs[26].
  • Hans Urs von Balthasar's official website is recorded as https://www.balthasarbooks.com/[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Urs von Balthasar's place of birth was Lucerne[2]. He was born on August 12, 1905[3].

Education

Hans Urs von Balthasar's education included a stint at University of Zurich[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and translator[9]. Hans Urs von Balthasar held the position of cardinal[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Gottfried-Keller-Preis[15], a literary award[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1921[30]; honorary doctor of the University of Münster[16], an award[31], in Germany[32]; and Romano Guardini award[17], a religion-related award[33], founded in 1970[34].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[18], a Christian denomination[35], in Vatican City[36], founded in 0001[37], headquartered in Vatican City[38] and Catholicism[19], a Christian denominational family[39], founded in 1054[40].

Death and Burial

Hans Urs von Balthasar died on June 26, 1988[5]. He passed away in Basel[4]. Burial took place at Church of St. Leodegar[11].

Why It Matters

Hans Urs von Balthasar ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,136 views/month, #7,050 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

He has been cited as an influence by Gaël Giraud[43], an economist[44], b. 1970[45], of France[46], specialised in mathematical economics[47].

FAQs

Where was Hans Urs von Balthasar born?

Hans Urs von Balthasar was born in Lucerne[2].

Where did Hans Urs von Balthasar die?

Hans Urs von Balthasar died in Basel[4].

What did Hans Urs von Balthasar do for work?

Hans Urs von Balthasar worked as theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and translator[9].

Where did Hans Urs von Balthasar go to school?

Hans Urs von Balthasar was educated at University of Zurich[14].

What awards did Hans Urs von Balthasar receive?

Honors received include Gottfried-Keller-Preis[15], honorary doctor of the University of Münster[16], and Romano Guardini award[17].

Who did Hans Urs von Balthasar influence?

Hans Urs von Balthasar has been cited as an influence by Gaël Giraud[43].

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . BeWeB. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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