Peter Jan Beckx
Jesuit (1795-1887)
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Summary
Peter Jan Beckx was born on February 8, 1795[1], in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem[2]. He died on May 4, 1887[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], university teacher[6], and Catholic theologian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 4, 1887[9]
- Country of citizenship: Belgium[10]
- Native language: French[11]
- Occupation: Catholic priest[12]
- Field of work: theology[13]
- Position held: Superior General of the Society of Jesus[14], superior general[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Peter Jan Beckx[18]
- Religious order: Society of Jesus[19]
- Given name: Peter[20], Pieter[21]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[24], Scriptores Provinciae Austriacae societatis Jesu[25], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[28]
- Name in native language: Peter Jan Beckx[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[30]
- Has works in the collection: Keramiekcentrum Tiendschuur Tegelen[31]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[32]
Why It Matters
Peter Jan Beckx has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Peter Jan Beckx born?
Peter Jan Beckx was born in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem[2].
Where did Peter Jan Beckx die?
Peter Jan Beckx died in Rome[4].
What did Peter Jan Beckx do for work?
Peter Jan Beckx worked as a Catholic priest[5], university teacher[6], and Catholic theologian[7].