Walter Kasper

cardinal and bishop of the Catholic Church
Person human Q44100
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Walter Kasper

Summary

Walter Kasper is a human[1]. He was born in Heidenheim an der Brenz[2]. He was born on March 5, 1933[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4], theologian[5], university teacher[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Kasper was born in Heidenheim an der Brenz[2].
  • Walter Kasper was born on March 5, 1933[3].
  • Walter Kasper held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • German was Walter Kasper's native language[10].
  • Walter Kasper's professions included Catholic priest[4].
  • Walter Kasper worked as a theologian[5].
  • Walter Kasper worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Walter Kasper worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Walter Kasper held the position of cardinal[11].
  • Walter Kasper was employed by University of Tübingen[12].
  • Among Walter Kasper's employers was University of Münster[13].
  • Walter Kasper's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[14].
  • Walter Kasper received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[15].
  • Walter Kasper received the Ring of Honour of the Görres society[16].
  • Walter Kasper received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Walter Kasper received the honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[18].
  • Walter Kasper received the honorary doctor of Durham University[19].
  • Walter Kasper received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20].
  • Walter Kasper was a member of European Academy of Sciences and Arts[21].
  • Walter Kasper was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Walter Kasper's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Walter Kasper is recorded as male[24].
  • Walter Kasper's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Walter Kasper's Commons category is recorded as Walter Kasper[26].
  • Walter Kasper earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Kasper was born in Heidenheim an der Brenz[2]. He was born on March 5, 1933[3]. German was his native language[10].

Education

Walter Kasper was educated at University of Tübingen[14]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[4], theologian[5], university teacher[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. Employers include University of Tübingen[12], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31] and University of Münster[13], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1780[34], headquartered in Münster[35]. Walter Kasper held the position of cardinal[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[15], an order of merit[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1974[38]; Ring of Honour of the Görres society[16], an award[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1977[41]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[42], in Germany[43]; honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[18], an award[44], in Belgium[45], founded in 1969[46]; honorary doctor of Durham University[19], an award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20], an award[49], in Sweden[50].

Personal Life

Walter Kasper's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Why It Matters

Walter Kasper ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Walter Kasper born?

Born in Heidenheim an der Brenz[2], Walter Kasper…

What did Walter Kasper do for work?

Walter Kasper worked as Catholic priest[4], theologian[5], university teacher[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Walter Kasper go to school?

Walter Kasper was educated at University of Tübingen[14].

What awards did Walter Kasper receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[15], Ring of Honour of the Görres society[16], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], and honorary doctor of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven[18].

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  8. [4] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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