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Ferenc Polikárp Zakar

1930 – 2012

Hungarian historian of religion, abbot

Church historian Publisher University teacher

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About Ferenc Polikárp Zakar

Lived 1930 – 2012 (aged 82). Ferenc Polikárp Zakar was a Hungarian church historian, publisher, university teacher, latin Catholic priest, writer and monk.

Ferenc Polikárp Zakar Ocist. (8 June 1930 – 17 September 2012) was a Hungarian abbot of the Cistercians of Common Observance. Between 1985-1995 he was in office as 80the General Abbot, and was succeeded by Maurus Esteva Alsina.

Zakar was born in Zmajevo, Yugoslavia. He served as abbot of Zirc Abbey from 1996 to 2010. He died, aged 82, in Budapest, Hungary.

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Important facts

Born

8 June 1930, Zmajevo

Birth century

20th century

Died

17 September 2012, Budapest

Occupation

Church historian, publisher, university teacher, Latin Catholic priest, writer, monk

Nationality

Hungary, Hungarians

Positions held

Abbot

Employers

Pázmány Péter Catholic University

Awards

Stephanus Award

Also known as

Ferenc Polikarp Zakar

People in Ferenc Polikárp Zakar's life

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Edwin Howard Armstrong

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Johannes van der Corput

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ferenc Polikárp Zakar?

Hungarian historian of religion, abbot (1930-2012)

When was Ferenc Polikárp Zakar born?

Ferenc Polikárp Zakar was born on 8 June 1930 in Zmajevo.

When did Ferenc Polikárp Zakar die?

Ferenc Polikárp Zakar died on 17 September 2012 in Budapest.

What was Ferenc Polikárp Zakar's occupation?

Ferenc Polikárp Zakar was a church historian, publisher, university teacher, latin Catholic priest, writer and monk.

What nationality was Ferenc Polikárp Zakar?

Ferenc Polikárp Zakar was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ferenc Polikárp Zakar

· Wikidata: Q450543

· DBpedia: Ferenc Polikárp Zakar

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