John Gao Kexian

Chinese clandestine bishop (1928–2003)
Person human Q3767332
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John Gao Kexian

Summary

John Gao Kexian is a human[1]. Born in Shandong[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1928[3]. He passed away in Shandong[4]. He died on January 24, 2003[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Shandong[2], John Gao Kexian…
  • John Gao Kexian died in Shandong[4].
  • John Gao Kexian was born on January 1, 1928[3].
  • John Gao Kexian died on January 24, 2003[5].
  • John Gao Kexian died on January 24, 2005[9].
  • John Gao Kexian held citizenship in People's Republic of China[10].
  • John Gao Kexian worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • John Gao Kexian's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • John Gao Kexian held the position of diocesan bishop[11].
  • John Gao Kexian held the position of clandestine bishop[12].
  • John Gao Kexian held the position of apostolic administrator[13].
  • John Gao Kexian's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • John Gao Kexian is recorded as male[15].
  • John Gao Kexian's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Gao Kexian's family name is recorded as Gao[17].
  • John Gao Kexian's given name is recorded as Giovanni[18].
  • John Gao Kexian's consecrator is recorded as Joseph Li Bingyao[19].

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Origins and Family

John Gao Kexian was born in Shandong[2]. He was born on January 1, 1928[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include diocesan bishop[11], an ecclesiastical occupation[20]; clandestine bishop[12]; and apostolic administrator[13], a position[21].

Personal Life

John Gao Kexian's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 24, 2003[5] and January 24, 2005[9]. John Gao Kexian passed away in Shandong[4].

Why It Matters

John Gao Kexian is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was John Gao Kexian born?

John Gao Kexian's place of birth was Shandong[2].

Where did John Gao Kexian die?

John Gao Kexian died in Shandong[4].

What did John Gao Kexian do for work?

John Gao Kexian worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Shandong
    Wikidata description → Chinese clandestine bishop (1928–2003)
    Sex or gender → male
    Position held → diocesan bishop, clandestine bishop, apostolic administrator
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