Joseph Cardijn

20th century Belgian cardinal, founder of the Young Christian Workers (1882–1967)
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Joseph Cardijn

Summary

Joseph Cardijn is a human[1]. He was born in Schaerbeek[2]. He was born on +1882-11-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Leuven[4]. He died on +1967-07-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Cardijn was born in Schaerbeek[2].
  • Joseph Cardijn died in Leuven[4].
  • Joseph Cardijn was born on +1882-11-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Joseph Cardijn was born on +1882-11-18T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Joseph Cardijn died on +1967-07-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Joseph Cardijn is buried at Church of Our Lady of Laeken[10].
  • Joseph Cardijn held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • French was Joseph Cardijn's native language[12].
  • Joseph Cardijn's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Joseph Cardijn's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Joseph Cardijn held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Joseph Cardijn held the position of titular archbishop[14].
  • Joseph Cardijn was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[15].
  • Joseph Cardijn was educated at Grand Seminary Mechelen[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Joseph Cardijn is Young Christian Workers[17].
  • Joseph Cardijn received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[18].
  • Joseph Cardijn received the Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[19].
  • Joseph Cardijn received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[20].
  • Joseph Cardijn received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Joseph Cardijn received the honorary doctor of the University of Santiago, Chile[22].
  • Joseph Cardijn received the honorary doctor of the University of Sherbrooke[23].
  • Joseph Cardijn's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Joseph Cardijn is recorded as male[25].
  • Joseph Cardijn's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Joseph Cardijn's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Cardijn[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Cardijn was born in Schaerbeek[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1882-11-13T00:00:00Z[3] and +1882-11-18T00:00:00Z[9]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Catholic University of Leuven[15], a Catholic university[28], in Belgium[29], founded in 1834[30] and Grand Seminary Mechelen[16], a seminary[31], in Belgium[32], founded in 1595[33]. Studied under Simon Deploige[34], a politician[35], 1868–1927[36], of Belgium[37] and Victor Brants[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include cardinal[13], a title[39] and titular archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Joseph Cardijn is Young Christian Workers[17].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[18], an award[41], in Canada[42]; Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[19], an award[43], in Canada[44]; Commander of the Order of Leopold[20], a grade of an order[45], in Belgium[46]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; honorary doctor of the University of Santiago, Chile[22], an award[49], in Chile[50]; and honorary doctor of the University of Sherbrooke[23], an award[51], in Canada[52].

Personal Life

Joseph Cardijn's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].

Death and Burial

Joseph Cardijn died on +1967-07-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Leuven[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[53]. Burial took place at Church of Our Lady of Laeken[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph Cardijn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Cardijn born?

Joseph Cardijn was born in Schaerbeek[2].

Where did Joseph Cardijn die?

Joseph Cardijn died in Leuven[4].

What did Joseph Cardijn do for work?

Joseph Cardijn worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Joseph Cardijn go to school?

Joseph Cardijn was educated at Catholic University of Leuven[15] and Grand Seminary Mechelen[16].

What awards did Joseph Cardijn receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate at the Laval University[18], Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa[19], Commander of the Order of Leopold[20], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].

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  26. [17] . wikidata.org.
  27. [34] . wikidata.org.
  28. [38] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Antoine Rex · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 29d ago · GeertivpBot bot · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Place of death Leuven
    Instance of human
    Position held cardinal, titular archbishop
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