Oscar Cullmann

French theologian (1902-1999)
Person human Q657071
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Oscar Cullmann

Summary

Oscar Cullmann is a human[1]. Born in Strasbourg[2], he… he was born on +1902-02-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[4]. He died on +1999-01-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Strasbourg[2], Oscar Cullmann…
  • Oscar Cullmann died in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[4].
  • Oscar Cullmann was born on +1902-02-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Oscar Cullmann died on +1999-01-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Oscar Cullmann held citizenship in France[9].
  • Oscar Cullmann's professions included theologian[6].
  • Oscar Cullmann's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Oscar Cullmann held the position of rector of the University of Basel[10].
  • Oscar Cullmann was employed by Faculté de théologie protestante de Strasbourg[11].
  • Among Oscar Cullmann's employers was University of Basel[12].
  • Oscar Cullmann was employed by École pratique des hautes études[13].
  • Oscar Cullmann was educated at Faculté de théologie protestante de Strasbourg[14].
  • Oscar Cullmann's education included a stint at Protestant Faculty of Theology in Paris[15].
  • Oscar Cullmann's education included a stint at Jean Sturm Gymnasium[16].
  • Oscar Cullmann received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Oscar Cullmann received the Paul VI Prize[18].
  • Oscar Cullmann received the Burkitt Medal[19].
  • Oscar Cullmann received the Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[20].
  • Oscar Cullmann received the honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[21].
  • Oscar Cullmann received the honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[22].
  • Oscar Cullmann was a member of Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques[23].
  • Oscar Cullmann was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Oscar Cullmann was a member of British Academy[25].
  • Oscar Cullmann's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[26].
  • Oscar Cullmann is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Oscar Cullmann's place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on +1902-02-25T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Faculté de théologie protestante de Strasbourg[14], a faculty[28], in France[29], founded in 1538[30]; Protestant Faculty of Theology in Paris[15], a private university[31], in France[32], founded in 1877[33], headquartered in Paris[34]; and Jean Sturm Gymnasium[16], a lycée[35], in France[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Faculté de théologie protestante de Strasbourg[11], a faculty[37], in France[38], founded in 1538[39]; University of Basel[12], a public research university[40], in Switzerland[41], founded in 1460[42], headquartered in Basel[43]; and École pratique des hautes études[13], a grand établissement[44], in France[45], founded in 1868[46], headquartered in Paris[47]. Oscar Cullmann held the position of rector of the University of Basel[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[48], in France[49]; Paul VI Prize[18], a religion-related award[50], in Italy[51], founded in 1979[52]; Burkitt Medal[19], an award[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1923[55]; Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[20], an award[56], in Switzerland[57]; honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[21], an award[58], in United Kingdom[59]; and honorary doctor of the University of Edinburgh[22], an honorary degree[60], in United Kingdom[61].

Personal Life

Oscar Cullmann's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[26].

Death and Burial

Oscar Cullmann died on +1999-01-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[4].

Why It Matters

Oscar Cullmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62]

FAQs

Where was Oscar Cullmann born?

Born in Strasbourg[2], Oscar Cullmann…

Where did Oscar Cullmann die?

Oscar Cullmann died in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc[4].

What did Oscar Cullmann do for work?

Oscar Cullmann worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Oscar Cullmann go to school?

Oscar Cullmann was educated at Faculté de théologie protestante de Strasbourg[14], Protestant Faculty of Theology in Paris[15], and Jean Sturm Gymnasium[16].

What awards did Oscar Cullmann receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Paul VI Prize[18], Burkitt Medal[19], and Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[20].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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