Manuel María Carreira

Spanish Jesuit and astrophysicist (1931-2020)
Person human Q16598183
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Summary

Manuel María Carreira was born on May 31, 1931[1], in Vilarrube[2]. He died on February 3, 2020[3], in Salamanca[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], astrophysicist[6], university teacher[7], theologian[8], and philosopher[9].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Spain[10]
  • Occupation: writer[11]
  • Employer: The Catholic University of America[12], Comillas Pontifical University[13], John Carroll University[14]
  • Educated at: University of Salamanca[15], Comillas Pontifical University[16], Loyola University Chicago[17], John Carroll University[18], Pontifical Gregorian University[19], The Catholic University of America[20]
  • Award received: Castelao Medal[21]
  • Member of: Vatican Observatory[22]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Religious order: Society of Jesus[25]
  • Family name: Carreira[26]
  • Given name: Manuel María[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[28]
  • Name in native language: Manuel María Carreira Vérez[29]
  • Second family name in Spanish name: Vérez[30]
  • Writing language: Spanish[31]

FAQs

Where was Manuel María Carreira born?

Manuel María Carreira was born in Vilarrube[2].

Where did Manuel María Carreira die?

Manuel María Carreira passed away in Salamanca[4].

What did Manuel María Carreira do for work?

Manuel María Carreira worked as a Catholic priest[5], astrophysicist[6], university teacher[7], theologian[8], and philosopher[9].

Where did Manuel María Carreira go to school?

Manuel María Carreira was educated at University of Salamanca[15], Comillas Pontifical University[16], Loyola University Chicago[17], and John Carroll University[18].

What awards did Manuel María Carreira receive?

Honors received include Castelao Medal[21].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . revistaecclesia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] ↑ . astrogen.aas.org. Retrieved . astrogen.aas.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . religionenlibertad.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . revistaecclesia.com. revistaecclesia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . aciprensa.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . religiondigital.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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