Michael Browne

Catholic cardinal (1887–1971)
Person human Q749697
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Michael Browne

Summary

Michael Browne is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ireland[2]. He was born on May 6, 1887[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on March 31, 1971[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], friar[8], and Catholic theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Michael Browne was born in Ireland[2].
  • Michael Browne died in Rome[4].
  • Michael Browne was born on May 6, 1887[3].
  • Michael Browne died on March 31, 1971[5].
  • Michael Browne held citizenship in Ireland[11].
  • Michael Browne's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Michael Browne's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Michael Browne worked as a friar[8].
  • Michael Browne's professions included Catholic theologian[9].
  • Michael Browne held the position of cardinal[12].
  • Michael Browne held the position of Master General of Order of Friars Preachers[13].
  • Michael Browne held the position of titular archbishop[14].
  • Michael Browne held the position of superior general[15].
  • Michael Browne was employed by Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[16].
  • Michael Browne was educated at University of Fribourg[17].
  • Michael Browne's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Michael Browne's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Michael Browne is recorded as male[20].
  • Michael Browne's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Michael Browne's Commons category is recorded as Michael Browne (cardinal)[22].
  • Michael Browne's religious order is recorded as Dominican Order[23].
  • Michael Browne's family name is recorded as Browne[24].
  • Michael Browne's given name is recorded as Michael[25].
  • Michael Browne's participant in is recorded as 1963 conclave[26].
  • Michael Browne's participant in is recorded as Second Vatican Council[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ireland[2], Michael Browne… he was born on May 6, 1887[3].

Education

Michael Browne was educated at University of Fribourg[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], friar[8], and Catholic theologian[9]. Michael Browne was employed by Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[16]. Positions held include cardinal[12], a title[28]; Master General of Order of Friars Preachers[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[29]; titular archbishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30]; and superior general[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[31].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[18], a Christian denomination[32], in Vatican City[33], founded in 0001[34], headquartered in Vatican City[35] and Catholicism[19], a Christian denominational family[36], founded in 1054[37].

Death and Burial

Michael Browne died on March 31, 1971[5]. He died in Rome[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Browne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Michael Browne born?

Michael Browne was born in Ireland[2].

Where did Michael Browne die?

Michael Browne died in Rome[4].

What did Michael Browne do for work?

Michael Browne worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], friar[8], and Catholic theologian[9].

Where did Michael Browne go to school?

Michael Browne was educated at University of Fribourg[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → cardinal, Master General of Order of Friars Preachers, titular archbishop +1
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, friar +1
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  2. 22w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Employer → Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
    Aliases → —
    Position held → cardinal, Master General of Order of Friars Preachers, titular archbishop +1
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30469|batch #30469]]: add P1810 to P5739 3/3"
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