Simon Bruté
French bishop and missionary to the United States
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Summary
Simon Bruté was born on March 20, 1779[1], in Rennes[2]. He died on June 25, 1839[3], in Vincennes[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (140 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and Library[8]
- Father: Gabriel Bruté de Rémur[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Position held: diocesan bishop[11]
- Employer: Mount St. Mary's University[12]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Family: Bruté de Rémur[15]
- Commons category: Simon Bruté[16]
- Family name: Bruté[17], de Rémur[18]
- Given name: Simon[19]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
- Consecrator: Benedict Joseph Flaget[23], Joseph Rosati[24], John Baptist Purcell[25]
Why It Matters
Simon Bruté has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Simon Bruté born?
Simon Bruté's place of birth was Rennes[2].
Where did Simon Bruté die?
Simon Bruté passed away in Vincennes[4].
Who were Simon Bruté's parents?
Simon Bruté's father was Gabriel Bruté de Rémur[9].
What did Simon Bruté do for work?
Simon Bruté worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].