Jean-Marie Lustiger

French Catholic cardinal (1926–2007)
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Jean-Marie Lustiger

Summary

Jean-Marie Lustiger is a human[1]. Born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1926[3]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on August 5, 2007[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean-Marie Lustiger…
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger was born on September 17, 1926[3].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger died on August 5, 2007[5].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger is buried at Notre-Dame de Paris[12].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's professions included theologian[6].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger worked as a writer[7].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's professions included Catholic deacon[8].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's professions included Catholic priest[9].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger worked as a Catholic bishop[10].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Paris[15].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of bishop of Orléans[16].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of cardinal[17].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of seat 4 of the Académie française[18].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of ordinaire des Orientaux de France[19].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[20].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's education included a stint at Catholic University of Paris[21].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger was educated at Lycée Montaigne[22].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger received the Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[23].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger received the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[24].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger received the honorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago[25].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[26].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger received the Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean-Marie Lustiger was born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on September 17, 1926[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[20], a faculty[28], in France[29], founded in 1808[30]; Catholic University of Paris[21], a Catholic university[31], in France[32], founded in 1875[33], headquartered in Paris[34]; and Lycée Montaigne[22], a lycée[35], in France[36], founded in 1891[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Paris[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[38], in France[39], founded in 1622[40]; bishop of Orléans[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[41]; cardinal[17], a title[42]; seat 4 of the Académie française[18], a seat of a scientific academy[43]; and ordinaire des Orientaux de France[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[23], a grade of an order[44], in Lebanon[45], founded in 1936[46]; Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[24], a grand cross[47], in Portugal[48]; honorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago[25], an award[49], in United States[50]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[26], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[27], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; and Q3405831[55], a literary award[56], in France[57], founded in 1977[58].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Judaism[59], a religion[60], founded in -0500[61] and Catholic Church[62], a Christian denomination[63], in Vatican City[64], founded in 0001[65], headquartered in Vatican City[66].

Death and Burial

Jean-Marie Lustiger died on August 5, 2007[5]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded cause of death include lung cancer[67] and bone cancer[68]. He is buried at Notre-Dame de Paris[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jean-Marie Lustiger include Petit Pont[69], a stone bridge[70], in France[71].

Why It Matters

Jean-Marie Lustiger ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (256 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

Entities named for him include Petit Pont[69], a stone bridge[70], in France[71].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Marie Lustiger born?

Born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2], Jean-Marie Lustiger…

Where did Jean-Marie Lustiger die?

Jean-Marie Lustiger died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jean-Marie Lustiger do for work?

Jean-Marie Lustiger worked as theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Where did Jean-Marie Lustiger go to school?

Jean-Marie Lustiger was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[20], Catholic University of Paris[21], and Lycée Montaigne[22].

What awards did Jean-Marie Lustiger receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[24], honorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago[25], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[26].

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  1. 17d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, writer, Catholic deacon +2
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    Occupation theologian, writer, Catholic deacon +2
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  3. 29d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship France
    Relative Arno Lustiger, Gila Lustiger
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