Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino
Catholic cardinal (1936–2019)
1936 — 2019
Quick Facts
Profession
Catholic cardinal (1936–2019)
Born
October 18, 1936
Died
2019 (age ~83)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
CubaBorn in Jagüey GrandeDied in Havana
1936
Born in Jagüey Grande (1936-10-18)
1979
Positiondiocesan bishop (1979–1981)
1981
Positionarchbishop of La Habana (1981–2016)
1994
Positioncardinal priest (1994–2019)
2011
AwardGrand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
2015
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino?+
Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino is Catholic cardinal (1936–2019). Born in 1936.
What does the name Jaime mean?+
The name Jaime means "A unisex given name. A male given name from Spanish from the Spanish form of James. A female given name, variant of Jamie. Alternative form of Jamie.. Etymology: text=++ Tiago. Cognate with Xaime.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino born?+
Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino was born on October 18, 1936.
When did Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino die?+
Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino died in 2019, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
A unisex given name. A male given name from Spanish from the Spanish form of James. A female given name, variant of Jamie. Alternative form of Jamie.. Etymology: text=++ Tiago. Cognate with Xaime.
The name Jaime is of Spanish origin, meaning "A unisex given name. A male given name from Spanish from the Spanish form of James. A female given name, variant of Jamie. Alternative form of Jamie.. Etymology: text=++ Tiago. Cognate with Xaime.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Jaime
Jaime — October 18, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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