Hélder Câmara
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Hélder Câmara
Summary
Hélder Câmara is a human[1]. He was born in Fortaleza[2]. He was born on February 7, 1909[3]. He passed away in Recife[4]. He died on August 27, 1999[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,276 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Hélder Câmara was born in Fortaleza[2].
- Hélder Câmara passed away in Recife[4].
- Hélder Câmara was born on February 7, 1909[3].
- Hélder Câmara died on August 27, 1999[5].
- Burial took place at Olinda Cathedral[10].
- Hélder Câmara held citizenship in Brazil[11].
- Hélder Câmara worked as a theologian[6].
- Hélder Câmara worked as a Catholic priest[7].
- Hélder Câmara worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
- Hélder Câmara held the position of auxiliary bishop[12].
- Hélder Câmara held the position of titular bishop[13].
- Hélder Câmara held the position of Catholic archbishop[14].
- Hélder Câmara held the position of titular archbishop[15].
- Hélder Câmara received the People's Peace Prize[16].
- Hélder Câmara received the Pacem in Terris Award[17].
- Hélder Câmara received the Thomas Merton Award[18].
- Hélder Câmara received the Viareggio-Versilia International Prize[19].
- Hélder Câmara received the honorary doctor of the Federal University of Ceará[20].
- Hélder Câmara received the honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[21].
- Hélder Câmara's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
- Hélder Câmara is recorded as male[23].
- Hélder Câmara's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Hélder Câmara's Commons category is recorded as Hélder Câmara[25].
- The cause of death was cardiac arrest[26].
- Hélder Câmara's family name is recorded as Câmara[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: BR[29]
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Began / founded: 1909-02-07[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1999-08-27[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: fdec23bf-9307-44fb-9e9d-ce3e763e219a[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Hélder Câmara's place of birth was Fortaleza[2]. He was born on February 7, 1909[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include auxiliary bishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[33]; titular bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34]; Catholic archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35]; and titular archbishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36].
Recognition
Awards received include People's Peace Prize[16], an award[37]; Pacem in Terris Award[17], a religion-related award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1964[40]; Thomas Merton Award[18], an award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1972[43]; Viareggio-Versilia International Prize[19]; honorary doctor of the Federal University of Ceará[20], an award[44], in Brazil[45]; and honorary doctor of the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne[21], an award[46], in France[47].
Personal Life
Hélder Câmara's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
Death and Burial
Hélder Câmara died on August 27, 1999[5]. He died in Recife[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[26]. Burial took place at Olinda Cathedral[10].
Why It Matters
Hélder Câmara ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,276 views/month, #7,163 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy[50], a Catholic priest[51], 1937–2021[52], of India[53].
FAQs
Where was Hélder Câmara born?
Hélder Câmara's place of birth was Fortaleza[2].
Where did Hélder Câmara die?
Hélder Câmara passed away in Recife[4].
What did Hélder Câmara do for work?
Hélder Câmara worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].
What awards did Hélder Câmara receive?
Honors received include People's Peace Prize[16], Pacem in Terris Award[17], Thomas Merton Award[18], and Viareggio-Versilia International Prize[19].
Who did Hélder Câmara influence?
Hélder Câmara has been cited as an influence by Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy[50].