Pierre-Marie Gerlier

Catholic cardinal (1880–1965)
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Pierre-Marie Gerlier

Summary

Pierre-Marie Gerlier is a human[1]. His place of birth was Versailles[2]. He was born on January 14, 1880[3]. He died in 5th arrondissement of Lyon[4]. He died on January 17, 1965[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], lawyer[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier's place of birth was Versailles[2].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier passed away in 5th arrondissement of Lyon[4].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier was born on January 14, 1880[3].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier was born on January 1, 1880[11].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier died on January 17, 1965[5].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier died on January 28, 1965[12].
  • Burial took place at Lyon Cathedral[13].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier held citizenship in France[14].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier worked as a Catholic deacon[8].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier's professions included Catholic bishop[9].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon[15].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier held the position of Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts[16].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Tarbes et Lourdes[17].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier held the position of president[18].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier received the Righteous Among the Nations[19].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier received the honorary doctorate at the Laval University[20].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier was a member of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Lyon[21].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier's religion is recorded as Latin Church[22].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier is recorded as male[23].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier's Commons category is recorded as Pierre-Marie Gerlier[25].
  • Pierre-Marie Gerlier's archives at is recorded as Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lyon[26].
  • The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[27].

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Origins and Family

Pierre-Marie Gerlier's place of birth was Versailles[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 14, 1880[3] and January 1, 1880[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], lawyer[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in France[29], founded in 0816[30]; Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts[16]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Tarbes et Lourdes[17]; and president[18], a position[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Righteous Among the Nations[19], a title of honor[32], in Israel[33], founded in 1963[34] and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[20], an award[35], in Canada[36].

Personal Life

Pierre-Marie Gerlier's religion is recorded as Latin Church[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 17, 1965[5] and January 28, 1965[12]. Pierre-Marie Gerlier passed away in 5th arrondissement of Lyon[4]. The cause of death was cardiovascular disease[27]. Burial took place at Lyon Cathedral[13].

Why It Matters

Pierre-Marie Gerlier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Pierre-Marie Gerlier born?

Pierre-Marie Gerlier's place of birth was Versailles[2].

Where did Pierre-Marie Gerlier die?

Pierre-Marie Gerlier passed away in 5th arrondissement of Lyon[4].

What did Pierre-Marie Gerlier do for work?

Pierre-Marie Gerlier worked as Catholic priest[6], lawyer[7], Catholic deacon[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

What awards did Pierre-Marie Gerlier receive?

Honors received include Righteous Among the Nations[19] and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . ulaval.ca. ulaval.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Dictionnaire historique des académiciens de Lyon. wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . francearchives.gouv.fr. francearchives.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . www2.fiu.edu. www2.fiu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon, Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts, Roman Catholic Bishop of Tarbes et Lourdes +1
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  2. 4w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of
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    Family name Gerlier
    Participated in conflict World War I
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