Stefan Wyszyński
Polish Roman Catholic cardinal (1901-1981)
1901 — 1981
Quick Facts
Profession
Polish Roman Catholic cardinal (1901-1981)
Born
August 3, 1901
Died
1981 (age ~80)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
PolandBorn in ZuzelaDied in Warsaw
1901
Born in Zuzela (1901-08-03)
1946
PositionRoman Catholic Bishop of Lublin (1946–1948)
1948
PositionRoman Catholic Archbishop of Gniezno (1948–1981)
1948
PositionRoman Catholic Archbishop of Warsaw (1948–1981)
1948
PositionPresident of the Polish Episcopal Conference (1948–1953)
1953
PositionAbout
Stefan Wyszyński was a Polish Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Warsaw and Archbishop of Gniezno from 1948 to 1981. He previously served as Bishop of Lublin from 1946 to 1948. He was created a cardinal on 12 January 1953 by Pope Pius XII. As Archbishop of Gniezno, Wyszyński possessed the title, "Primate of Poland".
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Who is Stefan Wyszyński?+
Stefan Wyszyński was a Polish Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Warsaw and Archbishop of Gniezno from 1948 to 1981. He previously served as Bishop of Lublin from 1946 to 1948. He was created a cardinal on 12 January 1953 by Pope Pius XII. As Archbishop of Gniezno, Wyszyński possesse
What does the name Stefan mean?+
The name Stefan means "male given name (Стефан)". It is of German origin.
When was Stefan Wyszyński born?+
Stefan Wyszyński was born on August 3, 1901.
When did Stefan Wyszyński die?+
Stefan Wyszyński died in 1981, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Стефан)
The name Stefan is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Стефан)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Stefan — August 3, 1901
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Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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