Motiejus Valančius
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Summary
Motiejus Valančius was born on February 28, 1801[1], in Nasrėnai[2]. He died on May 29, 1875[3], in Kaunas[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (127 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kaunas Cathedral Basilica[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12]
- Occupation: writer[13], ethnographer[14], Catholic bishop[15], bishop[16]
- Field of work: church‘s ministry[17], Catholic theology[18], creative and professional writing[19], history[20], ethnography[21], social engagement[22]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Bishop of Samogitia[23]
- Educated at: Vilnius St. Joseph Seminary[24]
- Award received: Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[25], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[26], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[27]
- Member of: Wileńska Komisja Archeologiczna[28]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Motiejus Valančius[31]
- Family name: Valančius[32]
- Given name: Motiejus[33]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Lithuanian[36], Polish[37]
- Consecrator: Kazimierz Dmochowski[38], Wacław Żyliński[39], Ignacy Hołowiński[40]
Why It Matters
Motiejus Valančius has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Motiejus Valančius born?
Motiejus Valančius's place of birth was Nasrėnai[2].
Where did Motiejus Valančius die?
Motiejus Valančius died in Kaunas[4].
What did Motiejus Valančius do for work?
Motiejus Valančius worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic theologian[9].
Where did Motiejus Valančius go to school?
Motiejus Valančius was educated at Vilnius St. Joseph Seminary[24].
What awards did Motiejus Valančius receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[25], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[26], and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[27].