Joseph Wresinski
Anti-poverty activist (1917-1988)
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Summary
Joseph Wresinski was born on February 12, 1917[1], in Angers[2]. He died on February 14, 1988[3], in Altkirch[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], politician[6], human rights defender[7], writer[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (517 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Suresnes[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Position held: member of the French Economic, Social and Environmental Council[13], founder[14]
- Member of: ATD Fourth World[15]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Joseph Wresinski[18]
- Canonization status: Servant of God[19]
- Family name: Wrzesinski[20]
- Given name: Joseph[21], Antoine[22], Maurice[23], Roland[24]
- Official website: https://www.joseph-wresinski.org/fr/[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Birth name: Joseph Antoine Maurice Roland Wrzesinski[27]
- Name in native language: Joseph Wresinski[28]
- P14611: 211073[29], 221369[30]
Why It Matters
Joseph Wresinski has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Wresinski born?
Joseph Wresinski was born in Angers[2].
Where did Joseph Wresinski die?
Joseph Wresinski passed away in Altkirch[4].
What did Joseph Wresinski do for work?
Joseph Wresinski worked as a Catholic priest[5], politician[6], human rights defender[7], writer[8], and theologian[9].