József Samassa

Hungarian cardinal (1828–1912)
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József Samassa
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József Samassa

Summary

József Samassa is a human[1]. Born in Q207226[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1828[3]. He passed away in Eger[4]. He died on August 20, 1912[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • József Samassa was born in Q207226[2].
  • József Samassa passed away in Eger[4].
  • József Samassa was born on October 30, 1828[3].
  • József Samassa was born on September 30, 1828[10].
  • József Samassa died on August 20, 1912[5].
  • Burial took place at Basilica in Eger[11].
  • József Samassa held citizenship in Austrian Empire[12].
  • József Samassa held citizenship in Hungary[13].
  • József Samassa's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • József Samassa's professions included Catholic deacon[7].
  • József Samassa's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • József Samassa held the position of cardinal[14].
  • József Samassa held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Spiš[15].
  • József Samassa held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Eger[16].
  • József Samassa's education included a stint at University of Vienna[17].
  • József Samassa's education included a stint at Pázmáneum[18].
  • József Samassa received the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[19].
  • József Samassa was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • József Samassa's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • József Samassa is recorded as male[22].
  • József Samassa's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • József Samassa's Commons category is recorded as József Samassa[24].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[25].
  • József Samassa's family name is recorded as Samassa[26].
  • József Samassa's given name is recorded as József[27].

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Origins and Family

József Samassa was born in Q207226[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 30, 1828[3] and September 30, 1828[10].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[17], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and Pázmáneum[18], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1623[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal[14], a title[35]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Spiš[15]; and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Eger[16].

Recognition

József Samassa received the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[19].

Personal Life

József Samassa's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

József Samassa died on August 20, 1912[5]. He died in Eger[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[25]. Burial took place at Basilica in Eger[11].

Why It Matters

József Samassa has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was József Samassa born?

Born in Q207226[2], József Samassa…

Where did József Samassa die?

József Samassa died in Eger[4].

What did József Samassa do for work?

József Samassa worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did József Samassa go to school?

József Samassa was educated at University of Vienna[17] and Pázmáneum[18].

What awards did József Samassa receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Magyar Katolikus Lexikon. Retrieved . lexikon.katolikus.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Magyar Katolikus Lexikon. Retrieved . lexikon.katolikus.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Magyar Katolikus Lexikon. Retrieved . lexikon.katolikus.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Magyar Katolikus Lexikon. Retrieved . webdept.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Magyar Katolikus Lexikon. Retrieved . lexikon.katolikus.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop
    Place of death Eger
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