Hugo Rahner

German theologian (1900–1968)
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Hugo Rahner

Summary

Hugo Rahner is a human[1]. Born in Pfullendorf[2], he… he was born on May 3, 1900[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on December 21, 1968[5]. He worked as a church historian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], theologian[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pfullendorf[2], Hugo Rahner…
  • Hugo Rahner died in Munich[4].
  • Hugo Rahner was born on May 3, 1900[3].
  • Hugo Rahner died on December 21, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Bavaria[12].
  • Hugo Rahner held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Hugo Rahner's professions included church historian[6].
  • Hugo Rahner worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hugo Rahner worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Hugo Rahner worked as a theologian[9].
  • Hugo Rahner worked as a historian[10].
  • Hugo Rahner's field of work was mariology[14].
  • Among Hugo Rahner's employers was University of Innsbruck[15].
  • Hugo Rahner's education included a stint at University of Innsbruck[16].
  • Hugo Rahner received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[17].
  • Hugo Rahner received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[18].
  • Hugo Rahner received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[19].
  • Hugo Rahner was a member of KÖHV Leopoldina Innsbruck[20].
  • Hugo Rahner's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].
  • Hugo Rahner is recorded as male[22].
  • Hugo Rahner's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[24].
  • Hugo Rahner's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[25].
  • Hugo Rahner's family name is recorded as Rahner[26].
  • Hugo Rahner's given name is recorded as Hugo[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugo Rahner's place of birth was Pfullendorf[2]. He was born on May 3, 1900[3].

Education

Hugo Rahner's education included a stint at University of Innsbruck[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], theologian[9], and historian[10]. Hugo Rahner's field of work was mariology[14]. He was employed by University of Innsbruck[15].

Recognition

Awards received include doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[17], an award[28], in Austria[29]; Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[18], a state decoration[30], in Austria[31], founded in 1955[32]; and Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[19], a grade of an order[33], in Austria[34].

Personal Life

Hugo Rahner's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].

Death and Burial

Hugo Rahner died on December 21, 1968[5]. He died in Munich[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[24]. He is buried at Bavaria[12].

Why It Matters

Hugo Rahner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Hugo Rahner born?

Hugo Rahner's place of birth was Pfullendorf[2].

Where did Hugo Rahner die?

Hugo Rahner passed away in Munich[4].

What did Hugo Rahner do for work?

Hugo Rahner worked as church historian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], theologian[9], and historian[10].

Where did Hugo Rahner go to school?

Hugo Rahner was educated at University of Innsbruck[16].

What awards did Hugo Rahner receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[17], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[18], and Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BeWeB. 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
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . 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. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation church historian, university teacher, Catholic priest +2
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    Sancho el sabio foundation id 30298
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