Óscar Romero
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Óscar Romero
Summary
Óscar Romero is a human[1]. Born in Ciudad Barrios[2], he… he was born on August 15, 1917[3]. He died in San Salvador[4]. He died on March 24, 1980[5]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,252 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Óscar Romero's place of birth was Ciudad Barrios[2].
- Óscar Romero died in San Salvador[4].
- Óscar Romero was born on August 15, 1917[3].
- Óscar Romero died on March 24, 1980[5].
- Óscar Romero held citizenship in El Salvador[9].
- Salvadoran Spanish was Óscar Romero's native language[10].
- Óscar Romero worked as a Latin Catholic priest[6].
- Óscar Romero's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
- Óscar Romero held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Salvador[11].
- Óscar Romero held the position of titular bishop[12].
- Óscar Romero held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Santiago de María[13].
- Óscar Romero held the position of auxiliary bishop[14].
- Óscar Romero was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[15].
- Óscar Romero received the Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[16].
- Óscar Romero's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
- Óscar Romero is recorded as male[18].
- Óscar Romero's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- Óscar Romero's Commons category is recorded as Óscar Arnulfo Romero[20].
- Óscar Romero's canonization status is recorded as canonized saint[21].
- Óscar Romero's canonization status is recorded as blessed[22].
- The cause of death was gunshot wound[23].
- The cause of death was assassination[24].
- The cause of death was terrorism[25].
- Óscar Romero's family name is recorded as Romero[26].
- Óscar Romero's given name is recorded as Óscar[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Ciudad Barrios[2], Óscar Romero… he was born on August 15, 1917[3]. Salvadoran Spanish was his native language[10].
Education
Óscar Romero was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Latin Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Salvador[11]; titular bishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Santiago de María[13]; and auxiliary bishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29].
Recognition
Óscar Romero received the Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[16].
Personal Life
Óscar Romero's religion is recorded as Catholicism[17].
Death and Burial
Óscar Romero died on March 24, 1980[5]. He passed away in San Salvador[4]. Recorded cause of death include gunshot wound[23], assassination[24], and terrorism[25].
Why It Matters
Óscar Romero ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,252 views/month, #6,783 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Óscar Romero born?
Óscar Romero was born in Ciudad Barrios[2].
Where did Óscar Romero die?
Óscar Romero passed away in San Salvador[4].
What did Óscar Romero do for work?
Óscar Romero worked as Latin Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].
Where did Óscar Romero go to school?
Óscar Romero was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[15].
What awards did Óscar Romero receive?
Honors received include Honorary doctor of the Catholic University of Louvain[16].