Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria

117th pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church (1923–2012)
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Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria

Summary

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria is a human[1]. Born in Manfalut[2], he… he was born on August 3, 1923[3]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. He died on March 17, 2012[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], bishop[8], and presbyter[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Manfalut[2], Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria…
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria passed away in Alexandria[4].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria was born on August 3, 1923[3].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria died on March 17, 2012[5].
  • Burial took place at Monastery of Saint Pishoy[11].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria held citizenship in Kingdom of Egypt[12].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria held citizenship in Republic of Egypt[13].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria held citizenship in United Arab Republic[14].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria held citizenship in Egypt[15].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's professions included theologian[6].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's professions included writer[7].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria worked as a bishop[8].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's professions included presbyter[9].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria held the position of Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church[16].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's education included a stint at Cairo University[17].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria received the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize[18].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria received the Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights[19].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria received the honorary doctor of the University of Bonn[20].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria received the Augsburg Peace Prize[21].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's religion is recorded as Coptic Orthodox Church[22].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria is recorded as male[23].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's Commons category is recorded as Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria[25].
  • The cause of death was kidney failure[26].
  • Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's given name is recorded as Nazir[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria was born in Manfalut[2]. He was born on August 3, 1923[3].

Education

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria was educated at Cairo University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], bishop[8], and presbyter[9]. Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria held the position of Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church[16].

Recognition

Awards received include UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize[18], an award[28], founded in 1996[29]; Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights[19], a human rights award[30], in Libya[31], founded in 1988[32]; honorary doctor of the University of Bonn[20], an award[33], in Germany[34]; and Augsburg Peace Prize[21], a peace award[35], in Germany[36].

Personal Life

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's religion is recorded as Coptic Orthodox Church[22].

Death and Burial

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria died on March 17, 2012[5]. He passed away in Alexandria[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[26]. Burial took place at Monastery of Saint Pishoy[11].

Why It Matters

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria born?

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria's place of birth was Manfalut[2].

Where did Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria die?

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria died in Alexandria[4].

What did Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria do for work?

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria worked as theologian[6], writer[7], bishop[8], and presbyter[9].

Where did Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria go to school?

Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria was educated at Cairo University[17].

What awards did Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria receive?

Honors received include UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize[18], Al-Gaddafi International Prize for Human Rights[19], honorary doctor of the University of Bonn[20], and Augsburg Peace Prize[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cbsnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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