Biography of Léon-Joseph Suenens (1904-1996)

Léon-Joseph Suenens (* 16. July 1904 in Ixelles; † 6. May 1996 in Brussels-Capital Region) was a belgischer Theologe, Erzbischof von Mecheln und Kardinal der römisch-katholischen Kirche. He was 91 years old. He studied at Pontifical Gregorian University. His faith was Catholic Church. His awards include Templeton Prize and Grand prix de la francophonie. His cause of death was thrombosis.

Life Events

2 Events

1904

Born in Ixelles, Brussels-Capital Region

1996

Died in Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium (thrombosis)

Biography

Birthplace

Ixelles, Brussels-Capital Region

Place of Death

Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium

Nationality

Belgium

Cause of Death

thrombosis

Religion

Catholic Church

Occupation(4)

theologian writer Catholic priest Catholic bishop

Awards(2)

Templeton Prize Grand prix de la francophonie

Education(1)

Pontifical Gregorian University

Offices & Positions(5)

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mechelen-Brusselscardinal titular bishop auxiliary bishop vicar apostolic

Life Events

2 Events

1904

Born in Ixelles, Brussels-Capital Region

1996