Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo
Roman Catholic bishop
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Roman Catholic bishop
Born
February 3, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Timor-LesteBorn in Baucau
1948
Born in Baucau (1948-02-03)
1988
Positiontitular bishop
1988
Positionapostolic administrator (1988–2002)
1996
AwardNobel Peace Prize
Present
Age ~78
About
Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, SDB, commonly known as Carlos Belo or Ximenes Belo is an East Timorese prelate of the Catholic Church. He became a bishop in 1988 and served as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Díli from 1988 to 2002. In 1996, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with José Ramos-Horta for working "towards a just and peaceful solution to the conflict in East Timor". He is a professed member of the Salesians.
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Who is Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo?+
Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, SDB, commonly known as Carlos Belo or Ximenes Belo is an East Timorese prelate of the Catholic Church. He became a bishop in 1988 and served as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Díli from 1988 to 2002. In 1996, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with José Ramos-H
What does the name Carlos mean?+
The name Carlos means "A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo born?+
Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo was born on February 3, 1948.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.
The name Carlos is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Portuguese or from Spanish [in turn from Latin, in turn from the Germanic languages], equivalent to English Charles, Carl, or Karl.. Etymology: From Carlos, from Carolus, of - origin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Carlos — February 3, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Traveled far to stand where you stood. Worth every step.
— a pilgrim
Legend.
— anon
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