Kurt Koch
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Kurt Koch, born on March 15, 1950, in Emmen, is a Catholic priest, bishop, theologian, university teacher, and writer affiliated with the Catholic Church [1][2][3][3]. He served as the Roman Catholic Bishop of Basel from 1995 to 2010 and was appointed cardinal-deacon in 2010, later becoming cardinal priest in 2021 [4][3]. He has been President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity since 2010 [4][3].
Koch has been employed by the University of Lucerne, where he taught in the fields of dogmatic theology, moral theology, liturgy, and ecumenical theology [4]. His scholarly work and ecclesiastical service have been recognized with several honors, including the Order of Friendship, the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Order of the Star of Romania . He remains active in his roles within the Catholic Church and continues to contribute to theological discourse [3][4][3].
Kurt Koch
Summary
Kurt Koch is a human[1]. Born in Emmen[2], he… he was born on March 15, 1950[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4], Catholic bishop[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Kurt Koch's place of birth was Emmen[2].
- Kurt Koch was born on March 15, 1950[3].
- Kurt Koch held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
- Kurt Koch's professions included Catholic priest[4].
- Kurt Koch worked as a Catholic bishop[5].
- Kurt Koch's professions included theologian[6].
- Kurt Koch's professions included university teacher[7].
- Kurt Koch worked as a writer[8].
- Kurt Koch's field of work was dogmatic theology[11].
- Kurt Koch's field of work was moral theology[12].
- Kurt Koch's field of work was liturgy[13].
- Kurt Koch's field of work was ecumenical theology[14].
- Kurt Koch held the position of President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity[15].
- Kurt Koch held the position of cardinal priest[16].
- Kurt Koch held the position of President of Swiss Bishops Conference[17].
- Among Kurt Koch's employers was University of Lucerne[18].
- Kurt Koch received the Order of Friendship[19].
- Kurt Koch received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
- Kurt Koch received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
- Kurt Koch received the Order of the Star of Romania[22].
- Kurt Koch was a member of Q835448[23].
- Kurt Koch's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
- Kurt Koch is recorded as male[25].
- Kurt Koch's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Kurt Koch's Commons category is recorded as Kurt Koch[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Emmen[2], Kurt Koch… he was born on March 15, 1950[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[4], Catholic bishop[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Fields of work include dogmatic theology[11], an academic discipline[28]; moral theology[12], an academic discipline[29]; liturgy[13]; and ecumenical theology[14]. Among Kurt Koch's employers was University of Lucerne[18]. Positions held include President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity[15]; cardinal priest[16], a position[30]; and President of Swiss Bishops Conference[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of Friendship[19], an order[31], in Armenia[32], founded in 2014[33]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[34], in Germany[35]; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], an order of merit[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1951[38]; and Order of the Star of Romania[22], an order[39], in Romania[40], founded in 1864[41].
Personal Life
Kurt Koch's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
Why It Matters
Kurt Koch ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Kurt Koch born?
Born in Emmen[2], Kurt Koch…
What did Kurt Koch do for work?
Kurt Koch worked as Catholic priest[4], Catholic bishop[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].
What awards did Kurt Koch receive?
Honors received include Order of Friendship[19], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], and Order of the Star of Romania[22].