Gerald Emmett Carter

Canadian Catholic cardinal (1912–2003)
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Gerald Emmett Carter

Summary

Gerald Emmett Carter is a human[1]. Born in Montreal[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1912[3]. He passed away in Toronto[4]. He died on April 6, 2003[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], head teacher[9], and chaplain[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Emmett Carter's place of birth was Montreal[2].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter passed away in Toronto[4].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter was born on March 1, 1912[3].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter died on April 6, 2003[5].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter's professions included theologian[6].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter worked as a head teacher[9].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter worked as a chaplain[10].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto[14].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of cardinal[15].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of London, Ontario[16].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of titular bishop[17].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of auxiliary bishop[18].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter held the position of cardinal priest[19].
  • Among Gerald Emmett Carter's employers was McGill University[20].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter was educated at Université de Montréal[21].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter's education included a stint at Collège de Montréal[22].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter's education included a stint at Major Seminary of Montreal[23].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter received the Companion of the Order of Canada[24].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter received the honorary doctorate[25].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter was a member of Consilium ad exsequendam Constitutionem de Sacra Liturgia[26].
  • Gerald Emmett Carter was a member of Montreal Catholic School Commission[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montreal[2], Gerald Emmett Carter… he was born on March 1, 1912[3].

Education

Educated at Université de Montréal[21], a university in Quebec[28], in Canada[29], founded in 1878[30], headquartered in Montreal[31]; Collège de Montréal[22], a secondary school[32], in Canada[33], founded in 1767[34]; and Major Seminary of Montreal[23], a Catholic seminary[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1840[37]. Academic degrees include Master of Arts[38], Doctor of Theology[39], and Licentiate of Theology[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], head teacher[9], and chaplain[10]. Among Gerald Emmett Carter's employers was McGill University[20]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[41], in Canada[42], founded in 1870[43]; cardinal[15], a title[44]; Roman Catholic Bishop of London, Ontario[16]; titular bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[45]; auxiliary bishop[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[46]; and cardinal priest[19], a position[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Companion of the Order of Canada[24], a grade of an order[48], in Canada[49], founded in 1967[50] and honorary doctorate[25], a title of honor[51].

Personal Life

Gerald Emmett Carter's religion is recorded as Catholicism[52].

Death and Burial

Gerald Emmett Carter died on April 6, 2003[5]. He died in Toronto[4]. Burial took place at Holy Cross Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gerald Emmett Carter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Emmett Carter born?

Gerald Emmett Carter's place of birth was Montreal[2].

Where did Gerald Emmett Carter die?

Gerald Emmett Carter passed away in Toronto[4].

What did Gerald Emmett Carter do for work?

Gerald Emmett Carter worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], Catholic bishop[8], head teacher[9], and chaplain[10].

Where did Gerald Emmett Carter go to school?

Gerald Emmett Carter was educated at Université de Montréal[21], Collège de Montréal[22], and Major Seminary of Montreal[23].

What awards did Gerald Emmett Carter receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of Canada[24] and honorary doctorate[25].

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  1. [2] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [52] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [40] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Canada
    Academic degree Master of Arts, Doctor of Theology, Licentiate of Theology
    Member of Consilium ad exsequendam Constitutionem de Sacra Liturgia, Montreal Catholic School Commission
    Given name Gerald, Emmett
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