Karel Otčenášek

Czech Roman Catholic archbishop (1920–2011)
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Karel Otčenášek

Summary

Karel Otčenášek is a human[1]. Born in České Meziříčí[2], he… he was born on April 13, 1920[3]. He died in Hradec Králové[4]. He died on May 23, 2011[5]. He worked as a writer[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in České Meziříčí[2], Karel Otčenášek…
  • Karel Otčenášek died in Hradec Králové[4].
  • Karel Otčenášek was born on April 13, 1920[3].
  • Karel Otčenášek died on May 23, 2011[5].
  • Burial took place at Hradec Králové[10].
  • Karel Otčenášek held citizenship in Czech Republic[11].
  • Karel Otčenášek held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[12].
  • Karel Otčenášek worked as a writer[6].
  • Karel Otčenášek's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Karel Otčenášek worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Karel Otčenášek held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Hradec Králové[13].
  • Karel Otčenášek held the position of titular bishop[14].
  • Karel Otčenášek held the position of apostolic administrator[15].
  • Karel Otčenášek was educated at Pontifical Lateran University[16].
  • Karel Otčenášek received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[17].
  • Karel Otčenášek was a member of scouting[18].
  • Karel Otčenášek was a member of Consilium ad exsequendam Constitutionem de Sacra Liturgia[19].
  • Karel Otčenášek's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Karel Otčenášek is recorded as male[21].
  • Karel Otčenášek's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Karel Otčenášek's Commons category is recorded as Karel Otčenášek[23].
  • Karel Otčenášek's family name is recorded as Otčenášek[24].
  • Karel Otčenášek's given name is recorded as Karel[25].
  • Karel Otčenášek's work location is recorded as Týnec nad Labem[26].
  • Karel Otčenášek's work location is recorded as Opočno[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in České Meziříčí[2], Karel Otčenášek… he was born on April 13, 1920[3].

Education

Karel Otčenášek was educated at Pontifical Lateran University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Hradec Králové[13]; titular bishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28]; and apostolic administrator[15], a position[29].

Recognition

Karel Otčenášek received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[17].

Personal Life

Karel Otčenášek's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Karel Otčenášek died on May 23, 2011[5]. He died in Hradec Králové[4]. Burial took place at Hradec Králové[10].

Why It Matters

Karel Otčenášek ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

FAQs

Where was Karel Otčenášek born?

Born in České Meziříčí[2], Karel Otčenášek…

Where did Karel Otčenášek die?

Karel Otčenášek passed away in Hradec Králové[4].

What did Karel Otčenášek do for work?

Karel Otčenášek worked as writer[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Karel Otčenášek go to school?

Karel Otčenášek was educated at Pontifical Lateran University[16].

What awards did Karel Otčenášek receive?

Honors received include Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1st class[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Hoefler50 · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gcatholic person id 3994
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Karel
    Consecrator Mořic Picha
    Family name Otčenášek
    Country of citizenship Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia
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