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Augustin Bea
1881 – 1968
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryAugustin 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.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
May 28, 1881
Blumberg
Date of death
November 16, 1968
Rome
Citizenship
Germany
Occupations & fields
theologianuniversity teacherCatholic priestCatholic bishop
Awards & honours
Bavarian Order of MeritPeace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' AssociationCommander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyGrand Cross of the Legion of Honourhonorary doctor of the University of ViennaHonorary doctor of the University of Fribourg
- Field and occupation
- německý teolog a kardinál
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