Vincent de Paul
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Vincent de Paul was born on April 24, 1581, in Saint-Vincent-de-Paul.[1][2] He was a Catholic priest and priest.[3] His religion was Catholicism.[4][1]
He was educated at the University of Toulouse (1896-1968). He was associated with the Counter-Reformation. He held the position of chaplain.[5]
He died on September 27, 1660, in Paris.[1][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][4][2][15][16][17].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[9], Kingdom of France[10]
- Position held: chaplain[11]
- Educated at: University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[12]
- Student: Jean-Jacques Olier[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Movement: Counter-Reformation[16]
- Commons category: Saint Vincent de Paul[17]
- Canonization status: saint[18], Catholic saint[19]
- Religious order: Congregation of the Mission[20], Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul[21]
- Family name: de Paul[22]
- Given name: Vincent[23]
- Feast day: September 27[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Saint Vincent de Paul[25]
- Partner in business or sport: Jean Coqueret[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[31]
- Name in native language: Vincent de Paul[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Vincent de Paul include DePaul University[33], a university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1898[36], headquartered in Chicago[37]; Society of Saint Vincent de Paul[38], a charitable organization[39], founded in 1833[40]; Saint-Vincent-de-Paul church[41], a church building[42], in France[43], founded in 1844[44]; Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Paris[45], a church building[46], in France[47]; Saint-Vincent-de-Paul[48], a commune of France[49], in France[50]; Cathedral of St. He[51], a Catholic cathedral[52], in Tunisia[53], founded in 1897[54]; Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul[55], a church building[56], in France[57], founded in 1886[58]; and Basilica of St. He[59].
Why It Matters
Vincent de Paul has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Entities named for him include DePaul University[33], a university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1898[36], headquartered in Chicago[37]; Society of Saint Vincent de Paul[38], a charitable organization[39], founded in 1833[40]; Saint-Vincent-de-Paul church[41], a church building[42], in France[43], founded in 1844[44]; Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Paris[45], a church building[46], in France[47]; Saint-Vincent-de-Paul[48], a commune of France[49], in France[50]; and Cathedral of St. He[51], a Catholic cathedral[52], in Tunisia[53], founded in 1897[54].
FAQs
Where was Vincent de Paul born?
Vincent de Paul was born in Saint-Vincent-de-Paul[2].
Where did Vincent de Paul die?
Vincent de Paul died in Paris[4].
What did Vincent de Paul do for work?
Vincent de Paul worked as a Catholic priest[5], founder of Catholic religious community[6], and Catholic theologian[7].
Where did Vincent de Paul go to school?
Vincent de Paul was educated at University of Toulouse (1896-1968)[12].