Hugo Rahner

German theologian (1900–1968)
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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 (6 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pfullendorf[2].
  • 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 worked as a Catholic theologian[14].
  • Hugo Rahner's field of work was mariology[15].
  • Hugo Rahner held the position of rector[16].
  • Hugo Rahner held the position of dean[17].
  • Hugo Rahner was educated at University of Innsbruck[18].
  • Hugo Rahner received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[19].
  • Hugo Rahner received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[20].
  • Hugo Rahner received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[21].
  • Hugo Rahner was a member of KÖHV Leopoldina Innsbruck[22].
  • Hugo Rahner's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].
  • Hugo Rahner is recorded as male[24].
  • Hugo Rahner's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Hugo Rahner's Commons category is recorded as Hugo Rahner[26].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[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[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], theologian[9], historian[10], and Catholic theologian[14]. Hugo Rahner's field of work was mariology[15]. Positions held include rector[16], an elective office[28] and dean[17], a corporate title[29], founded in 0907[30].

Recognition

Awards received include doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[19], an award[31], in Austria[32]; Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[20], a state decoration[33], in Austria[34], founded in 1955[35]; and Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[21], a grade of an order[36], in Austria[37].

Personal Life

Hugo Rahner's religion is recorded as Catholicism[23].

Death and Burial

Hugo Rahner died on December 21, 1968[5]. He died in Munich[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[27]. Burial took place at Bavaria[12].

Why It Matters

Hugo Rahner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

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[18].

What awards did Hugo Rahner receive?

Honors received include doctor honoris causa of the University of Innsbruck[19], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[20], and Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . BeWeB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. 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
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . 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. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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