Johannes Willebrands

Cardinal priest (1909–2006)
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Johannes Willebrands

Summary

Johannes Willebrands is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bovenkarspel[2]. He was born on September 4, 1909[3]. He passed away in Denekamp[4]. He died on August 1, 2006[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Willebrands's place of birth was Bovenkarspel[2].
  • Johannes Willebrands died in Denekamp[4].
  • Johannes Willebrands was born on September 4, 1909[3].
  • Johannes Willebrands was born on January 1, 1909[10].
  • Johannes Willebrands died on August 1, 2006[5].
  • Johannes Willebrands died on August 2, 2006[11].
  • Johannes Willebrands died on January 1, 2006[12].
  • Burial took place at Utrecht[13].
  • Johannes Willebrands held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[14].
  • Dutch was Johannes Willebrands's native language[15].
  • Johannes Willebrands's professions included theologian[6].
  • Johannes Willebrands worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Johannes Willebrands's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Johannes Willebrands held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Utrecht[16].
  • Johannes Willebrands held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[17].
  • Johannes Willebrands held the position of cardinal[18].
  • Johannes Willebrands held the position of diocesan bishop[19].
  • Johannes Willebrands held the position of titular bishop[20].
  • Johannes Willebrands held the position of President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity[21].
  • Johannes Willebrands's education included a stint at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[22].
  • Johannes Willebrands received the Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[23].
  • Johannes Willebrands received the Order of St. Prince Vladimir[24].
  • Johannes Willebrands received the honorary doctor of the University of Munich[25].
  • Johannes Willebrands's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Johannes Willebrands is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Willebrands was born in Bovenkarspel[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 4, 1909[3] and January 1, 1909[10]. Dutch was his native language[15].

Education

Johannes Willebrands was educated at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Utrecht[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Kingdom of the Netherlands[29]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[17], a position[30]; cardinal[18], a title[31]; diocesan bishop[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[32]; titular bishop[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[33]; and President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[23], a grade of an order[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1892[36]; Order of St. Prince Vladimir[24], an order[37], in Russia[38], founded in 1958[39]; and honorary doctor of the University of Munich[25], an award[40], in Germany[41].

Personal Life

Johannes Willebrands's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 1, 2006[5], August 2, 2006[11], and January 1, 2006[12]. Johannes Willebrands passed away in Denekamp[4]. Burial took place at Utrecht[13].

Why It Matters

Johannes Willebrands ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Willebrands born?

Johannes Willebrands's place of birth was Bovenkarspel[2].

Where did Johannes Willebrands die?

Johannes Willebrands died in Denekamp[4].

What did Johannes Willebrands do for work?

Johannes Willebrands worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Johannes Willebrands go to school?

Johannes Willebrands was educated at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[22].

What awards did Johannes Willebrands receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau[23], Order of St. Prince Vladimir[24], and honorary doctor of the University of Munich[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [26] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. 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
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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