Jan Pieter Schotte
Roman Catholic cardinal (1928–2005).
The record
Jan Pieter Schotte was a Roman Catholic cardinal. Born on 29 April 1928 in Waregem, Schotte died on 10 January 2005 in Rome at the age of 76.
Positions held include titular bishop (1983), titular archbishop (1985) and Catholic archbishop (1985). Schotte studied at The Catholic University of America. Honours include Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre and Knight of the Order of Leopold.
With a Wikipedia article in 19 languages, Jan Pieter Schotte is No. 97,946 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 29 April 1928, Waregem
- Died
- 10 January 2005, Rome (aged 76)
- Country
- Belgium
- Known as
- Theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- The Catholic University of America
- Wikipedia editions
- 19
Did you know
Was 55 when first titular bishop (1983).
Lived to 76.
One of 5 people in the Index born in Waregem, with Nicolas Raskin.
Has a Wikipedia article in 19 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1983–Titular bishop
- 1985–Titular archbishop
- 1985–Catholic archbishop
Honours and works
Awards
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
- Knight of the Order of Leopold
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