Louis-Albert Vachon

Canadian Catholic cardinal (1912–2006)
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Louis-Albert Vachon

Summary

Louis-Albert Vachon is a human[1]. Born in Saint-Frédéric[2], he… he was born on +1912-02-04T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Quebec City[4]. He died on +2006-09-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis-Albert Vachon's place of birth was Saint-Frédéric[2].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon died in Quebec City[4].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon was born on +1912-02-04T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon died on +2006-09-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon is buried at Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral[10].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Québec[12].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon held the position of Rector of Laval University[13].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon held the position of titular bishop[14].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon held the position of auxiliary bishop[15].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon was employed by Laval University[16].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon's education included a stint at Laval University[17].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon was educated at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[18].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon received the Companion of the Order of Canada[19].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon received the Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[20].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[21].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon received the Member of the Order of Canada[22].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[23].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon received the Officer of the National Order of Quebec[24].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon's image is recorded as Mgr Louis-Albert Vachon 312-4-001.jpg[26].
  • Louis-Albert Vachon is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint-Frédéric[2], Louis-Albert Vachon… he was born on +1912-02-04T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Laval University[17], a public research university[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1852[30], headquartered in Quebec City[31] and Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[18], a pontifical university[32], in Vatican City[33], founded in 1577[34], headquartered in Rome[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Among Louis-Albert Vachon's employers was Laval University[16]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Québec[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in Canada[37], founded in 1819[38]; Rector of Laval University[13]; titular bishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[39]; and auxiliary bishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[40].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of Canada[19], a grade of an order[41], in Canada[42], founded in 1967[43]; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[20], a grade of an order[44]; honorary doctorate at the Laval University[21], an award[45], in Canada[46]; Member of the Order of Canada[22], a grade of an order[47], in Canada[48]; honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[23], an award[49], in France[50]; and Officer of the National Order of Quebec[24], a class of award[51], in Canada[52].

Personal Life

Louis-Albert Vachon's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].

Death and Burial

Louis-Albert Vachon died on +2006-09-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Quebec City[4]. Burial took place at Notre-Dame Basilica-Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Louis-Albert Vachon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Louis-Albert Vachon born?

Louis-Albert Vachon was born in Saint-Frédéric[2].

Where did Louis-Albert Vachon die?

Louis-Albert Vachon died in Quebec City[4].

What did Louis-Albert Vachon do for work?

Louis-Albert Vachon worked as university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Louis-Albert Vachon go to school?

Louis-Albert Vachon was educated at Laval University[17] and Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[18].

What awards did Louis-Albert Vachon receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[19], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[20], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[21], and Member of the Order of Canada[22].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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