Ralph McInerny

American writer (1929–2010)
Person human Q682467
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Ralph McInerny

Summary

Ralph McInerny is a human[1]. He was born in Minneapolis[2]. He was born on February 24, 1929[3]. He died in South Bend[4]. He died on January 29, 2010[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], science fiction writer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ralph McInerny's place of birth was Minneapolis[2].
  • Ralph McInerny died in South Bend[4].
  • Ralph McInerny was born on February 24, 1929[3].
  • Ralph McInerny died on January 29, 2010[5].
  • Burial took place at Cedar Grove Cemetery[12].
  • Ralph McInerny held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Ralph McInerny worked as a novelist[6].
  • Ralph McInerny's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Ralph McInerny worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Ralph McInerny worked as a science fiction writer[9].
  • Ralph McInerny worked as a writer[10].
  • Among Ralph McInerny's employers was University of Notre Dame[14].
  • Ralph McInerny's education included a stint at University of Minnesota[15].
  • Ralph McInerny was educated at Laval University[16].
  • Ralph McInerny was educated at Nazareth Hall Preparatory Seminary[17].
  • Ralph McInerny's doctoral advisor was Charles De Koninck[18].
  • Ralph McInerny received the Aquinas Medal[19].
  • Ralph McInerny was a member of Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas[20].
  • Ralph McInerny's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Ralph McInerny is recorded as male[22].
  • Ralph McInerny's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ralph McInerny supervised Mark Smillie as a doctoral student[24].
  • Ralph McInerny's archives at is recorded as University of Notre Dame Archives[25].
  • The cause of death was cancer[26].
  • Ralph McInerny's family name is recorded as McInerny[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Minneapolis[2], Ralph McInerny… he was born on February 24, 1929[3].

Education

Educated at University of Minnesota[15], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Minneapolis[31]; Laval University[16], a public research university[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1852[34], headquartered in Quebec City[35]; and Nazareth Hall Preparatory Seminary[17], a university[36], in United States[37]. Ralph McInerny's doctoral advisor was Charles De Koninck[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], science fiction writer[9], and writer[10]. Ralph McInerny was employed by University of Notre Dame[14]. He supervised Mark Smillie as a doctoral student[24].

Recognition

Ralph McInerny received the Aquinas Medal[19].

Personal Life

Ralph McInerny's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Ralph McInerny died on January 29, 2010[5]. He died in South Bend[4]. The cause of death was cancer[26]. He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ralph McInerny ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Ralph McInerny born?

Born in Minneapolis[2], Ralph McInerny…

Where did Ralph McInerny die?

Ralph McInerny passed away in South Bend[4].

What did Ralph McInerny do for work?

Ralph McInerny worked as novelist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], science fiction writer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Ralph McInerny go to school?

Ralph McInerny was educated at University of Minnesota[15], Laval University[16], and Nazareth Hall Preparatory Seminary[17].

What awards did Ralph McInerny receive?

Honors received include Aquinas Medal[19].

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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Indiana Authors and Their Books 1819-1916. wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . past.va. past.va. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . firstthings.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
  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13h ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Employer University of Notre Dame
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