Jāzeps Rancāns

Latvian clergyman and politician (1886-1969)
Person human Q4389977
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Jāzeps Rancāns

Summary

Jāzeps Rancāns is a human[1]. Born in Latgale[2], he… he was born on October 25, 1886[3]. He passed away in Grand Rapids[4]. He died on December 2, 1969[5]. He worked as a politician[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Jāzeps Rancāns was born in Latgale[2].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns died in Grand Rapids[4].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns was born on October 25, 1886[3].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns died on December 2, 1969[5].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns held citizenship in Latvia[10].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's professions included politician[6].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns held the position of deputy of Saeima[11].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns held the position of titular bishop[12].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns held the position of auxiliary bishop[13].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns was employed by University of Latvia[14].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns received the Order of the Three Stars[15].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns is recorded as male[17].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's Commons category is recorded as Jāzeps Rancāns[19].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's given name is recorded as Jāzeps[20].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's work location is recorded as Riga[21].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latvian[22].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's consecrator is recorded as Antonino Zecchini[23].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's consecrator is recorded as Eduard von der Ropp[24].
  • Jāzeps Rancāns's consecrator is recorded as Jurgis Matulaitis-Matulevičius[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Latgale[2], Jāzeps Rancāns… he was born on October 25, 1886[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Among Jāzeps Rancāns's employers was University of Latvia[14]. Positions held include deputy of Saeima[11], a position[26], in Latvia[27]; titular bishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28]; and auxiliary bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29].

Recognition

Jāzeps Rancāns received the Order of the Three Stars[15].

Personal Life

Jāzeps Rancāns's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Jāzeps Rancāns died on December 2, 1969[5]. He passed away in Grand Rapids[4].

Why It Matters

Jāzeps Rancāns has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Jāzeps Rancāns born?

Jāzeps Rancāns's place of birth was Latgale[2].

Where did Jāzeps Rancāns die?

Jāzeps Rancāns passed away in Grand Rapids[4].

What did Jāzeps Rancāns do for work?

Jāzeps Rancāns worked as politician[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

What awards did Jāzeps Rancāns receive?

Honors received include Order of the Three Stars[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Latvia
    Given name Jāzeps
    Place of birth Latgale
    Employer University of Latvia
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