Jean-Marie Lustiger

French Catholic cardinal (1926–2007)
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Summary

Jean-Marie Lustiger is a human[1]. Born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1926[3]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on August 5, 2007[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (504 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger was born on September 17, 1926[3].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger died on August 5, 2007[5].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger is buried at Notre-Dame de Paris[12].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held citizenship in France[13].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's professions included theologian[6].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger worked as a writer[7].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's professions included Catholic deacon[8].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's professions included Catholic priest[9].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger worked as a Catholic bishop[10].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger worked as a musician[15].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Paris[16].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of bishop of Orléans[17].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of cardinal[18].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of member of the Académie française[19].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger held the position of ordinaire des Orientaux de France[20].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's education included a stint at Faculty of Arts of Paris[21].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger was educated at Catholic University of Paris[22].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger's education included a stint at Lycée Montaigne[23].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger received the Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[24].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger received the Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[25].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger received the honorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago[26].
  • Jean-Marie Lustiger received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean-Marie Lustiger was born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on September 17, 1926[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[14].

Education

Educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], a faculty[28], in France[29], founded in 1808[30]; Catholic University of Paris[22], a Catholic university[31], in France[32], founded in 1875[33], headquartered in Paris[34]; and Lycée Montaigne[23], a lycée[35], in France[36], founded in 1891[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic priest[9], Catholic bishop[10], and musician[15]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Paris[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[38], in France[39], founded in 1622[40]; bishop of Orléans[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[41]; cardinal[18], a title[42]; member of the Académie française[19]; and ordinaire des Orientaux de France[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[24], a grade of an order[43], in Lebanon[44], founded in 1936[45]; Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[25], a grand cross[46], in Portugal[47]; honorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago[26], an award[48], in United States[49]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[27], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms[52], a grade of an order[53], in France[54]; and Prix du Mémorial, grand prix littéraire d'Ajaccio[55], a literary award[56], in France[57], founded in 1977[58].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Judaism[59], a religion[60], founded in -0500[61] and Catholic Church[62], a Christian denomination[63], in Vatican City[64], founded in 0001[65], headquartered in Vatican City[66].

Death and Burial

Jean-Marie Lustiger died on August 5, 2007[5]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. Recorded cause of death include lung cancer[67] and bone cancer[68]. He is buried at Notre-Dame de Paris[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jean-Marie Lustiger include Petit Pont[69], a stone bridge[70], in France[71].

Why It Matters

Jean-Marie Lustiger ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (504 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

Entities named for him include Petit Pont[69], a stone bridge[70], in France[71].

FAQs

Where was Jean-Marie Lustiger born?

Born in 12th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jean-Marie Lustiger die?

Jean-Marie Lustiger died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Jean-Marie Lustiger do for work?

Jean-Marie Lustiger worked as theologian[6], writer[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Where did Jean-Marie Lustiger go to school?

Jean-Marie Lustiger was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], Catholic University of Paris[22], and Lycée Montaigne[23].

What awards did Jean-Marie Lustiger receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[24], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[25], honorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago[26], and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[27].

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Class ancestry

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  1. 5d ago · Maxime Ravel · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Roman Catholic Archbishop of Paris, bishop of Orléans, cardinal +2
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 9d ago · Tymewalk · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'br', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'eo', 'es', 'eu', 'fi', 'fr', 'gl', '
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  3. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Find a grave memorial id → 27715886
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  4. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0110838-Lustiger-JeanMarie-19262007
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  5. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, writer, Catholic deacon +4
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  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, writer, Catholic deacon +4
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  7. 22w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → France
    Relative → Arno Lustiger, Gila Lustiger
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