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Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas

Roman Catholic cardinal (1826–1894)
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Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas
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Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas

Summary

Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas is a human[1]. He was born in Paray-le-Monial[2]. He was born on May 29, 1826[3]. He passed away in Rouen[4]. He died on March 9, 1894[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas was born in Paray-le-Monial[2].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas passed away in Rouen[4].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas was born on May 29, 1826[3].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas died on March 9, 1894[5].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas is buried at Rouen Cathedral[9].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas held citizenship in France[10].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas held the position of Archbishop of Rouen[11].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas held the position of cardinal[12].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas held the position of bishop of La Rochelle et Saintes[13].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas was a member of Société des archives historiques de la Saintonge et de l'Aunis[15].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas is recorded as male[17].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's Commons category is recorded as Léon-Benoit-Charles Thomas[19].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's family name is recorded as Thomas[20].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's given name is recorded as Léon[21].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's depicted by is recorded as Most Reverend Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas[22].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Léon-Benoit-Charles Thomas'}[24].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's consecrator is recorded as Jean-François Landriot[25].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's consecrator is recorded as Frédéric-Gabriel-Marie-François de Marguerye[26].
  • Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's consecrator is recorded as Jean-Sébastien Devoucoux[27].

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Origins and Family

Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's place of birth was Paray-le-Monial[2]. He was born on May 29, 1826[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Archbishop of Rouen[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], founded in 0744[29]; cardinal[12], a title[30]; and bishop of La Rochelle et Saintes[13].

Recognition

Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].

Personal Life

Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas died on March 9, 1894[5]. He passed away in Rouen[4]. Burial took place at Rouen Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas born?

Born in Paray-le-Monial[2], Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas…

Where did Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas die?

Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas passed away in Rouen[4].

What did Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas do for work?

Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

What awards did Léon-Benoît-Charles Thomas receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].

Related Entities

France Paray-le-Monial

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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