Jean Daniélou
French Jesuit theologian and cardinal (1905–1974).
The record
Jean Daniélou was a French Jesuit theologian and cardinal. Born on 14 May 1905 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Daniélou died on 20 May 1974 in 7th arrondissement of Paris at the age of 69.
Positions held include cardinal (1969), titular archbishop (1969) and Member of the Académie française (1972–1974). Daniélou studied at Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix and Faculty of Arts of Paris. Honours include Véga and Lods de Wegmann Prize and Knight of the Legion of Honour.
With a Wikipedia article in 25 languages, Jean Daniélou is No. 55,729 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 14 May 1905, Neuilly-sur-Seine
- Died
- 20 May 1974, 7th arrondissement of Paris (aged 69)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Theologian, writer, Catholic priest
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Institution Notre-Dame de Sainte-Croix, Faculty of Arts of Paris
- Languages
- French
- Wikipedia editions
- 25
Did you know
Was 64 when first cardinal (1969).
Lived to 69.
Shares a birthday with Mark Zuckerberg and George Lucas.
One of 71 people in the Index born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, with Marine Le Pen.
Has a Wikipedia article in 25 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1969–Cardinal
- 1969Titular archbishop
- 1972–1974Member of the Académie française
Connections
- FatherCharles Daniélou
- MotherMadeleine Daniélou
- SiblingAlain Daniélou
- SiblingCatherine Daniélou
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Véga and Lods de Wegmann Prize1962
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
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