Miloslav Vlk

Czech Catholic Cardinal (1932–2017)
Person human Q454584
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Miloslav Vlk

Summary

Miloslav Vlk is a human[1]. His place of birth was Líšnice[2]. He was born on May 17, 1932[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on March 18, 2017[5]. He worked as an archivist[6], Esperantist[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Líšnice[2], Miloslav Vlk…
  • Miloslav Vlk died in Prague[4].
  • Miloslav Vlk was born on May 17, 1932[3].
  • Miloslav Vlk died on March 18, 2017[5].
  • Miloslav Vlk is buried at St. Vitus Cathedral[12].
  • Miloslav Vlk held citizenship in Czech Republic[13].
  • Miloslav Vlk held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[14].
  • Miloslav Vlk worked as an archivist[6].
  • Miloslav Vlk's professions included Esperantist[7].
  • Miloslav Vlk worked as a writer[8].
  • Miloslav Vlk's professions included Catholic priest[9].
  • Miloslav Vlk's professions included historian[10].
  • Miloslav Vlk's professions included Catholic bishop[15].
  • Miloslav Vlk held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Miloslav Vlk held the position of Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of České Budějovice[17].
  • Miloslav Vlk held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Prague[18].
  • Miloslav Vlk held the position of President of the Czech Bishops' Conference[19].
  • Miloslav Vlk was educated at Gymnázium Jana Valeriána Jirsíka[20].
  • Miloslav Vlk's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[21].
  • Miloslav Vlk's education included a stint at Q11773863[22].
  • Miloslav Vlk received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Miloslav Vlk received the Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 2nd class[24].
  • Miloslav Vlk received the Honorary doctor of the University of Passau[25].
  • Miloslav Vlk received the Čestná medaile T. G. Masaryka[26].
  • Miloslav Vlk was a member of Focolare Movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Miloslav Vlk was born in Líšnice[2]. He was born on May 17, 1932[3].

Education

Educated at Gymnázium Jana Valeriána Jirsíka[20], a Gymnasium[28], in Czech Republic[29], headquartered in České Budějovice[30]; Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[21], a faculty[31], in Czech Republic[32], founded in 1348[33], headquartered in Prague[34]; and Q11773863[22], a faculty[35], in Czech Republic[36], founded in 1950[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archivist[6], Esperantist[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], historian[10], and Catholic bishop[15]. Positions held include cardinal[16], a title[38]; Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of České Budějovice[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[39], in Czech Republic[40], founded in 1784[41]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Prague[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[42], founded in 1344[43]; and President of the Czech Bishops' Conference[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a grade of an order[44], in Germany[45]; Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 2nd class[24], a grade of an order[46], in Czech Republic[47]; Honorary doctor of the University of Passau[25], an award[48], in Germany[49]; and Čestná medaile T. G. Masaryka[26].

Personal Life

Miloslav Vlk's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[50].

Death and Burial

Miloslav Vlk died on March 18, 2017[5]. He died in Prague[4]. The cause of death was cancer[51]. Burial took place at St. Vitus Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Miloslav Vlk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (73 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Miloslav Vlk born?

Born in Líšnice[2], Miloslav Vlk…

Where did Miloslav Vlk die?

Miloslav Vlk passed away in Prague[4].

What did Miloslav Vlk do for work?

Miloslav Vlk worked as archivist[6], Esperantist[7], writer[8], Catholic priest[9], and historian[10].

Where did Miloslav Vlk go to school?

Miloslav Vlk was educated at Gymnázium Jana Valeriána Jirsíka[20], Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague[21], and Q11773863[22].

What awards did Miloslav Vlk receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 2nd class[24], Honorary doctor of the University of Passau[25], and Čestná medaile T. G. Masaryka[26].

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  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [9] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [50] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [51] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . zpravy.idnes.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Gymnázium Jana Valeriána Jirsíka, Faculty of Arts, Charles University in Prague, Q11773863
    Occupation archivist, Esperantist, writer +3
    Participant in 2005 conclave
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