Raimon Panikkar

Spanish-Indian Catholic priest and theologian (1918-2010)
Person human Q457950
Raimon Panikkar
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Raimon Panikkar

Summary

Raimon Panikkar is a human[1]. Born in Barcelona[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1918[3]. He passed away in Tavertet[4]. He died on August 26, 2010[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], theologian[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and Catholic priest[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Raimon Panikkar's place of birth was Barcelona[2].
  • Raimon Panikkar died in Tavertet[4].
  • Raimon Panikkar was born on November 2, 1918[3].
  • Raimon Panikkar died on August 26, 2010[5].
  • Raimon Panikkar held citizenship in Spain[12].
  • Raimon Panikkar's professions included philosopher[6].
  • Raimon Panikkar's professions included theologian[7].
  • Raimon Panikkar's professions included writer[8].
  • Raimon Panikkar worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Raimon Panikkar worked as a Catholic priest[10].
  • Raimon Panikkar's professions included missionary[13].
  • Raimon Panikkar was employed by Harvard University[14].
  • Among Raimon Panikkar's employers was University of California, Santa Barbara[15].
  • Raimon Panikkar was educated at University of Mysore[16].
  • Raimon Panikkar was educated at University of Bonn[17].
  • Raimon Panikkar's education included a stint at Banaras Hindu University[18].
  • Raimon Panikkar's education included a stint at Complutense University of Madrid[19].
  • Raimon Panikkar's education included a stint at University of Barcelona[20].
  • Raimon Panikkar's education included a stint at Pontifical Lateran University[21].
  • Raimon Panikkar's doctoral advisor was Juan Zaragüeta[22].
  • Raimon Panikkar received the Saint George's Cross[23].
  • Raimon Panikkar received the honorary doctor of the University of Girona[24].
  • Raimon Panikkar received the honorary doctorate of the University of the Balearic Islands[25].
  • Raimon Panikkar's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].
  • Raimon Panikkar is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Raimon Panikkar's place of birth was Barcelona[2]. He was born on November 2, 1918[3].

Education

Educated at University of Mysore[16], a state public university[28], in India[29], founded in 1916[30]; University of Bonn[17], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1818[33], headquartered in Bonn[34]; Banaras Hindu University[18], a central university[35], in India[36], founded in 1916[37], headquartered in Varanasi[38]; Complutense University of Madrid[19], a public university[39], in Spain[40], founded in 1970[41], headquartered in Rectorado de la UCM[42]; University of Barcelona[20], a public university[43], in Spain[44], founded in 1842[45], headquartered in Barcelona[46]; and Pontifical Lateran University[21], a pontifical university[47], in Vatican City[48], founded in 1773[49]. Raimon Panikkar's doctoral advisor was Juan Zaragüeta[22]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], theologian[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], Catholic priest[10], and missionary[13]. Employers include Harvard University[14], a private university[51], in United States[52], founded in 1636[53], headquartered in Cambridge[54] and University of California, Santa Barbara[15], a public university[55], in United States[56], founded in 1909[57], headquartered in Santa Barbara County[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Saint George's Cross[23], an award[59], in Spain[60], founded in 1981[61]; honorary doctor of the University of Girona[24], an award[62], in Spain[63]; and honorary doctorate of the University of the Balearic Islands[25], an award[64], in Spain[65].

Personal Life

Raimon Panikkar's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Raimon Panikkar died on August 26, 2010[5]. He passed away in Tavertet[4].

Why It Matters

Raimon Panikkar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Raimon Panikkar born?

Raimon Panikkar was born in Barcelona[2].

Where did Raimon Panikkar die?

Raimon Panikkar died in Tavertet[4].

What did Raimon Panikkar do for work?

Raimon Panikkar worked as philosopher[6], theologian[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and Catholic priest[10].

Where did Raimon Panikkar go to school?

Raimon Panikkar was educated at University of Mysore[16], University of Bonn[17], Banaras Hindu University[18], and Complutense University of Madrid[19].

What awards did Raimon Panikkar receive?

Honors received include Saint George's Cross[23], honorary doctor of the University of Girona[24], and honorary doctorate of the University of the Balearic Islands[25].

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
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