Josip Juraj Strossmayer

Croatian Roman Catholic bishop, benefactor and politician (1815–1905)
Person human Q434257
Josip Juraj Strossmayer
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Josip Juraj Strossmayer

Summary

Josip Juraj Strossmayer is a human[1]. He was born in Osijek[2]. He was born on February 4, 1815[3]. He died in Đakovo[4]. He died on April 8, 1905[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer's place of birth was Osijek[2].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer passed away in Đakovo[4].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer was born on February 4, 1815[3].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer died on April 8, 1905[5].
  • Burial took place at Đakovo Cathedral[12].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer held citizenship in Austrian Empire[13].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer held citizenship in Hungary[14].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer is identified as part of the Croats ethnic group[15].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer's professions included politician[7].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer worked as a writer[8].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer worked as a Catholic priest[9].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer's professions included Catholic bishop[10].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer's professions included theologian[16].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Bosna (Djakovo) et Srijem[17].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer's education included a stint at University of Vienna[18].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer's education included a stint at Higher Scientific Institute for Diocesan Priests at St. Augustine's[19].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer received the honorary citizen of Prague[20].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer received the Public recognition of the City of Karlovac[21].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer was a member of Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts[22].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer was a member of Serbian Learned Society[23].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer was a member of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer is recorded as male[26].
  • Josip Juraj Strossmayer's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Josip Juraj Strossmayer was born in Osijek[2]. He was born on February 4, 1815[3]. He is identified as part of the Croats ethnic group[15].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[18], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and Higher Scientific Institute for Diocesan Priests at St. Augustine's[19], a Catholic seminary[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1816[34]. Josip Juraj Strossmayer earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], Catholic bishop[10], and theologian[16]. Josip Juraj Strossmayer held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Bosna (Djakovo) et Srijem[17].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of Prague[20], an award[36], in Czech Republic[37] and Public recognition of the City of Karlovac[21], an award[38], in Croatia[39], founded in 1835[40].

Personal Life

Josip Juraj Strossmayer's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].

Death and Burial

Josip Juraj Strossmayer died on April 8, 1905[5]. He passed away in Đakovo[4]. He is buried at Đakovo Cathedral[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Josip Juraj Strossmayer include University of Osijek[41], a university[42], in Croatia[43], founded in 1975[44], headquartered in Osijek[45]; Strossmayer Street[46], a street[47], in Bosnia and Herzegovina[48]; and Strossmayer Square[49], a square[50], in Czech Republic[51].

Why It Matters

Josip Juraj Strossmayer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include University of Osijek[41], a university[42], in Croatia[43], founded in 1975[44], headquartered in Osijek[45]; Strossmayer Street[46], a street[47], in Bosnia and Herzegovina[48]; and Strossmayer Square[49], a square[50], in Czech Republic[51].

FAQs

Where was Josip Juraj Strossmayer born?

Josip Juraj Strossmayer's place of birth was Osijek[2].

Where did Josip Juraj Strossmayer die?

Josip Juraj Strossmayer died in Đakovo[4].

What did Josip Juraj Strossmayer do for work?

Josip Juraj Strossmayer worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Where did Josip Juraj Strossmayer go to school?

Josip Juraj Strossmayer was educated at University of Vienna[18] and Higher Scientific Institute for Diocesan Priests at St. Augustine's[19].

What awards did Josip Juraj Strossmayer receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Prague[20] and Public recognition of the City of Karlovac[21].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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