Josip Juraj Strossmayer
Croatian Roman Catholic bishop, benefactor and politician (1815–1905).
The record
Josip Juraj Strossmayer was a Croatian Roman Catholic bishop, benefactor and politician. Born on 4 February 1815 in Osijek, Strossmayer died on 8 April 1905 in Đakovo at the age of 90.
Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Bosna (Djakovo) et Srijem (1849). Strossmayer studied at University of Vienna and Higher Scientific Institute for Diocesan Priests at St. Augustine's. Honours include Public recognition of the City of Karlovac and honorary citizen of Prague.
With a Wikipedia article in 29 languages, Josip Juraj Strossmayer is No. 52,633 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 4 February 1815, Osijek
- Died
- 8 April 1905, Đakovo (aged 90)
- Country
- Austrian Empire
- Known as
- Diplomat, politician, writer
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- University of Vienna, Higher Scientific Institute for Diocesan Priests at St. Augustine's
- Languages
- Croatian
- Wikipedia editions
- 29
Did you know
Was 34 when first roman Catholic Bishop of Bosna (Djakovo) et Srijem (1849).
Lived to 90.
Shares a birthday with Rosa Parks and Dan Quayle.
One of 23 people in the Index born in Osijek, with Davor Šuker.
Has a Wikipedia article in 29 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1849–Roman Catholic Bishop of Bosna (Djakovo) et Srijem
Honours and works
Awards
- Public recognition of the City of Karlovac1862
- Honorary citizen of Prague
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