Josef Beran

Czech cardinal, professor and theologist (1888–1969)
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Josef Beran

Summary

Josef Beran is a human[1]. Born in Plzeň[2], he… he was born on +1888-12-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on +1969-05-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], archbishop[8], writer[9], and pedagogue[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Josef Beran's place of birth was Plzeň[2].
  • Josef Beran passed away in Rome[4].
  • Josef Beran was born on +1888-12-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Josef Beran was born on +1888-12-29T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Josef Beran died on +1969-05-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Vatican Grotto[13].
  • Josef Beran is buried at St. Vitus Cathedral[14].
  • Josef Beran held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[15].
  • Josef Beran held citizenship in Cisleithania[16].
  • Josef Beran's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Josef Beran worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Josef Beran's professions included archbishop[8].
  • Josef Beran's professions included writer[9].
  • Josef Beran worked as a pedagogue[10].
  • Josef Beran's professions included teacher[17].
  • Josef Beran's field of work was Christian Church[18].
  • Josef Beran's field of work was archdiocese[19].
  • Josef Beran's field of work was theology[20].
  • Josef Beran held the position of cardinal[21].
  • Josef Beran held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Prague[22].
  • Josef Beran held the position of Catholic archbishop[23].
  • Among Josef Beran's employers was Charles University[24].
  • Josef Beran was educated at Pontifical Urbaniana University[25].
  • Josef Beran received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[26].
  • Josef Beran received the honorary citizen of Kladno[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Josef Beran was born in Plzeň[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1888-12-28T00:00:00Z[3] and +1888-12-29T00:00:00Z[12].

Education

Josef Beran was educated at Pontifical Urbaniana University[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], archbishop[8], writer[9], pedagogue[10], and teacher[17]. Fields of work include Christian Church[18], a type of Christian institution[28], founded in 0033[29]; archdiocese[19]; and theology[20], an academic discipline[30]. Among Josef Beran's employers was Charles University[24]. Positions held include cardinal[21], a title[31]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Prague[22], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[32], founded in 1344[33]; and Catholic archbishop[23], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[26]; honorary citizen of Kladno[27], an award[35], in Czech Republic[36]; and participant in the resistance and resistance against communism[37].

Personal Life

Josef Beran's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[38].

Death and Burial

Josef Beran died on +1969-05-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[39]. Recorded place of burial include Vatican Grotto[13] and St. Vitus Cathedral[14].

Why It Matters

Josef Beran ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Josef Beran born?

Josef Beran's place of birth was Plzeň[2].

Where did Josef Beran die?

Josef Beran died in Rome[4].

What did Josef Beran do for work?

Josef Beran worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], archbishop[8], writer[9], and pedagogue[10].

Where did Josef Beran go to school?

Josef Beran was educated at Pontifical Urbaniana University[25].

What awards did Josef Beran receive?

Honors received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[26], honorary citizen of Kladno[27], and participant in the resistance and resistance against communism[37].

References

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  1. [2] . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . irozhlas.cz. Retrieved . irozhlas.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [38] . Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [37] . 3odboj.army.cz. Retrieved . 3odboj.army.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [39] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . regional database of the Pilsen City Library. Retrieved . tritius.plzen.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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