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Augustin Bea

German Jesuit priest and scholar and cardinal (1881-1968) · Germany · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 87

Augustin Bea was a German Jesuit priest, cardinal, and scholar at the Pontifical Gregorian University, specialising in biblical studies and biblical archaeology. He also served as the personal confessor of Pope Pius XII.

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Awards

Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association1966
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1960
Bavarian Order of Merit
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Honorary Doctor of the University of Vienna
Honorary doctor of the University of Fribourg
Honorary Doctor of the University of Freiburg
Honorary Doctor of Harvard University
Grand Cross of the Order of George I
Honorary Doctor of Fordham University

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1968 · aged 87

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