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Alexandre Renard

1906 – 1983

Catholic cardinal

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About Alexandre Renard

Lived 1906 – 1983 (aged 77). Alexandre Renard was a French catholic priest, catholic bishop, archbishop and catholic theologian.

Alexandre-Charles-Albert-Joseph Renard (7 June 1906, Avelin, Nord – 8 October 1983, Paris) was a French Roman Catholic Cardinal and Archbishop of Lyon. He was ordained on 12 July 1931 in Lille.

Life and career He taught at Marcq College, Baraeul in 1933–1936, and then taught at the seminary of Haubourdin until 1938. He continued his teaching through the Second World War at the Catholic University of Lille until 1943, and also did pastoral work in the diocese of Lille until 1947.

On 19 August 1953 Pope Pius XII appointed Renard Bishop of Versailles, and on 28 May 1967 he was appointed to the metropolitan see of Lyon by Pope Paul VI. He was created Cardinal-Priest of SS. Trinità al Monte Pincio on 26 June 1967 by Pope Paul.

He took part in both conclaves of 1978 that elected Pope John Paul I and Pope John Paul II. He retired as Archbishop at the age of 75. Cardinal Renard died 1983 after a surgery, at the age of 77.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Université Catholique de Lille, Lille Catholic University
Positions held
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Lyon, Cardinal-Priest of Trinité des Monts, Bishop of Versailles, Cardinal
Also known as
Alexandre-Charles-Albert-Joseph Cardinal Renard, Alexandre-Charles-Albert-Joseph Renard

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexandre Renard?

Catholic cardinal (1906-1983)

When was Alexandre Renard born?

Alexandre Renard was born on 7 June 1906 in Avelin.

When did Alexandre Renard die?

Alexandre Renard died on 8 October 1983 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Alexandre Renard's occupation?

Alexandre Renard was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, archbishop and catholic theologian.

What nationality was Alexandre Renard?

Alexandre Renard was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexandre Renard

· Wikidata: Q1246931

· DBpedia: Alexandre Renard

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