Richard Wurmbrand
Romanian Christian minister of Jewish descent (1909-2001)
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Summary
Richard Wurmbrand was born on March 24, 1909[1], in Bucharest[2]. He died on February 17, 2001[3], in Torrance[4]. He worked as a preacher[5], writer[6], dissident[7], pastor[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,060 views/month, #6,919 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1909[11]
- Date of death: 2001[12]
- Place of burial: Rose Hills Memorial Park[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Romania[14]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[15]
- Occupation: parson[16], missionary[17]
- Field of work: Lutheranism[18], Protestant church[19], theology[20], literary activity[21]
- Member of: Voice of the Martyrs[22], Church's Ministry Among Jewish People[23]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Romanian Communist Party[26], Romanian National Party[27]
- Commons category: Richard Wurmbrand[28]
- Residence: Romania[29]
- Family name: Wurmbrand[30], Ionescu[31]
- Given name: Richard[32]
- Significant event: testimony[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Romanian[34], German[35], English[36], Russian[37], Hebrew[38], Turkish[39]
- Place of detention: Doftana prison[40], Sighet prison[41], Gherla prison[42], Danube – Black Sea Canal[43]
Why It Matters
Richard Wurmbrand has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Richard Wurmbrand born?
Richard Wurmbrand was born in Bucharest[2].
Where did Richard Wurmbrand die?
Richard Wurmbrand died in Torrance[4].
What did Richard Wurmbrand do for work?
Richard Wurmbrand worked as a preacher[5], writer[6], dissident[7], pastor[8], and theologian[9].