Urs Urs von Balthasar
Swiss Catholic theologian (1905–1988)
1905 — 1988
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss Catholic theologian (1905–1988)
Born
August 12, 1905
Died
1988 (age ~83)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, Catholic priest, theologian
SwitzerlandBorn in LucerneDied in Basel
1905
Born in Lucerne (1905-08-12)
1971
AwardRomano Guardini award
1975
AwardGottfried-Keller-Preis
1988
Positioncardinal
1988
Died in Basel
About
Hans Urs von Balthasar was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who is considered one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century. With Joseph Ratzinger and Henri de Lubac, he founded the theological journal Communio. Over the course of his life, he authored 85 books, over 500 articles and essays, and almost 100 translations. He is known for his 15-volume trilogy on beauty, goodness (Theo-Drama), and truth (Theo-Logic).
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Who is Urs Urs von Balthasar?+
Hans Urs von Balthasar was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who is considered one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century. With Joseph Ratzinger and Henri de Lubac, he founded the theological journal Communio. Over the course of his life, he authored 85 books, over 500 a
What does the name Urs mean?+
The name Urs means "a male given name, popular in Switzerland, otherwise rare". It is of German origin.
When was Urs Urs von Balthasar born?+
Urs Urs von Balthasar was born on August 12, 1905.
When did Urs Urs von Balthasar die?+
Urs Urs von Balthasar died in 1988, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, popular in Switzerland, otherwise rare
The name Urs is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, popular in Switzerland, otherwise rare". It is traditionally a male name.
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Urs — August 12, 1905
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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