Jean-Marie Villot

Roman Catholic cardinal (1905–1979)
Person human Q504828
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Jean-Marie Villot

Summary

Jean-Marie Villot is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Amant-Tallende[2], he… he was born on October 11, 1905[3]. He passed away in Vatican City[4]. He died on March 9, 1979[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jean-Marie Villot was born in Saint-Amant-Tallende[2].
  • Jean-Marie Villot passed away in Vatican City[4].
  • Jean-Marie Villot was born on October 11, 1905[3].
  • Jean-Marie Villot died on March 9, 1979[5].
  • Jean-Marie Villot held citizenship in France[11].
  • Jean-Marie Villot worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Jean-Marie Villot's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Jean-Marie Villot's professions included Catholic deacon[8].
  • Jean-Marie Villot worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Jean-Marie Villot held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon[12].
  • Jean-Marie Villot held the position of Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts[13].
  • Jean-Marie Villot held the position of Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber[14].
  • Jean-Marie Villot held the position of titular bishop[15].
  • Jean-Marie Villot held the position of titular archbishop[16].
  • Jean-Marie Villot held the position of Auxiliary bishop of Paris[17].
  • Jean-Marie Villot's education included a stint at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[18].
  • Jean-Marie Villot received the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[19].
  • Jean-Marie Villot received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[20].
  • Jean-Marie Villot received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21].
  • Jean-Marie Villot received the Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[22].
  • Jean-Marie Villot's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Jean-Marie Villot is recorded as male[24].
  • Jean-Marie Villot's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jean-Marie Villot's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Marie Villot[26].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Marie Villot's place of birth was Saint-Amant-Tallende[2]. He was born on October 11, 1905[3].

Education

Jean-Marie Villot was educated at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in France[29], founded in 0816[30]; Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts[13]; Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber[14], a position[31], in Vatican City[32], founded in 1099[33]; titular bishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34]; titular archbishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35]; and Auxiliary bishop of Paris[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[19], a civil decoration[36], in Spain[37], founded in 1815[38]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[20], a grade of an order[39], in Peru[40]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], a grade of an order[41], in Italy[42]; and Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[22], a grade of an order[43], in Spain[44].

Personal Life

Jean-Marie Villot's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Jean-Marie Villot died on March 9, 1979[5]. He died in Vatican City[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[27].

Why It Matters

Jean-Marie Villot ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Marie Villot born?

Jean-Marie Villot's place of birth was Saint-Amant-Tallende[2].

Where did Jean-Marie Villot die?

Jean-Marie Villot passed away in Vatican City[4].

What did Jean-Marie Villot do for work?

Jean-Marie Villot worked as diplomat[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

Where did Jean-Marie Villot go to school?

Jean-Marie Villot was educated at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[18].

What awards did Jean-Marie Villot receive?

Honors received include Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[19], Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], and Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Departmental archives of Puy-de-Dôme. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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