Herman Van Breda

Belgian philosopher (1911–1974)
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Herman Van Breda

Summary

Herman Van Breda is a human[1]. He was born in Lier[2]. He was born on February 28, 1911[3]. He died in Leuven[4]. He died on March 3, 1974[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6] and Catholic priest[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lier[2], Herman Van Breda…
  • Herman Van Breda passed away in Leuven[4].
  • Herman Van Breda was born on February 28, 1911[3].
  • Herman Van Breda died on March 3, 1974[5].
  • Herman Van Breda died on March 4, 1974[9].
  • Herman Van Breda held citizenship in Belgium[10].
  • Herman Van Breda worked as a philosopher[6].
  • Herman Van Breda's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Herman Van Breda's education included a stint at Catholic University of Leuven[11].
  • Herman Van Breda received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].
  • Herman Van Breda's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Herman Van Breda is recorded as male[14].
  • Herman Van Breda's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Herman Van Breda's religious order is recorded as Franciscans[16].
  • Herman Van Breda's family name is recorded as Van Breda[17].
  • Herman Van Breda's given name is recorded as Herman[18].
  • Herman Van Breda's given name is recorded as Leo[19].

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Origins and Family

Herman Van Breda's place of birth was Lier[2]. He was born on February 28, 1911[3].

Education

Herman Van Breda's education included a stint at Catholic University of Leuven[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6] and Catholic priest[7].

Recognition

Herman Van Breda received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].

Personal Life

Herman Van Breda's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 3, 1974[5] and March 4, 1974[9]. Herman Van Breda died in Leuven[4].

Why It Matters

Herman Van Breda ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Herman Van Breda born?

Born in Lier[2], Herman Van Breda…

Where did Herman Van Breda die?

Herman Van Breda passed away in Leuven[4].

What did Herman Van Breda do for work?

Herman Van Breda worked as philosopher[6] and Catholic priest[7].

Where did Herman Van Breda go to school?

Herman Van Breda was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[11].

What awards did Herman Van Breda receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Biographie Nationale de Belgique. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Catholic University of Leuven
    Aliases
    Family name Van Breda
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