Valeriu Traian Frențiu

Romanian Greek-catholic bishop (1875-1952)
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Valeriu Traian Frențiu
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Valeriu Traian Frențiu

Summary

Valeriu Traian Frențiu is a human[1]. His place of birth was Reșița[2]. He was born on April 25, 1875[3]. He passed away in Sighet prison[4]. He died on July 11, 1952[5]. He worked as a Greek-Catholic priest[6] and Romanian Greek-Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's place of birth was Reșița[2].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu passed away in Sighet prison[4].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu was born on April 25, 1875[3].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu died on July 11, 1952[5].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu is buried at Cemetery of the Poor in Sighet[9].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[10].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu held citizenship in Romania[11].
  • Romanian was Valeriu Traian Frențiu's native language[12].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's professions included Greek-Catholic priest[6].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's professions included Romanian Greek-Catholic bishop[7].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu held the position of Romanian Greek-Catholic bishop[13].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu held the position of diocesan bishop[14].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu held the position of Bishop of the Greek Catholic Diocese of Oradea Mare[15].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu held the position of apostolic administrator[16].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu was educated at Saint Basil College, Blaj[17].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[18].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's education included a stint at University of Vienna[19].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's religion is recorded as Romanian Greek Catholic Church[20].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu is recorded as male[21].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's Commons category is recorded as Valeriu Traian Frentiu[23].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's canonization status is recorded as blessed[24].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's family name is recorded as Frențiu[25].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's given name is recorded as Valeriu[26].
  • Valeriu Traian Frențiu's given name is recorded as Traian[27].

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Origins and Family

Valeriu Traian Frențiu was born in Reșița[2]. He was born on April 25, 1875[3]. Romanian was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at Saint Basil College, Blaj[17], a lyceum[28], in Romania[29], founded in 1754[30]; Eötvös Loránd University[18], a public research university[31], in Hungary[32], founded in 1635[33], headquartered in Budapest[34]; and University of Vienna[19], a university[35], in Austria[36], founded in 1365[37], headquartered in Vienna[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Greek-Catholic priest[6] and Romanian Greek-Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Romanian Greek-Catholic bishop[13]; diocesan bishop[14], an ecclesiastical occupation[39]; Bishop of the Greek Catholic Diocese of Oradea Mare[15]; and apostolic administrator[16], a position[40].

Personal Life

Valeriu Traian Frențiu's religion is recorded as Romanian Greek Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Valeriu Traian Frențiu died on July 11, 1952[5]. He passed away in Sighet prison[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of the Poor in Sighet[9].

Why It Matters

Valeriu Traian Frențiu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Valeriu Traian Frențiu born?

Born in Reșița[2], Valeriu Traian Frențiu…

Where did Valeriu Traian Frențiu die?

Valeriu Traian Frențiu died in Sighet prison[4].

What did Valeriu Traian Frențiu do for work?

Valeriu Traian Frențiu worked as Greek-Catholic priest[6] and Romanian Greek-Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Valeriu Traian Frențiu go to school?

Valeriu Traian Frențiu was educated at Saint Basil College, Blaj[17], Eötvös Loránd University[18], and University of Vienna[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Reșița
    Citizenship
    Educated at Saint Basil College, Blaj, Eötvös Loránd University, University of Vienna
    Given name Valeriu, Traian
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