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Public figure, Media
Jean Vanier Gold
Canadian humanitarian, Catholic philosopher, and theologian (1928–2019)
Jean Vanier was a Canadian humanitarian, Catholic philosopher, and theologian (1928–2019). Born 1928 in Plainpalais. Associated with University of Toronto.
- Function
- Media
Common questions
- Who is Jean Vanier?
- Jean Vanier was a Canadian humanitarian, Catholic philosopher, and theologian (1928–2019). Born 1928 in Plainpalais. Associated with University of Toronto.
- What does Jean Vanier do?
- Jean Vanier is known as writer, philosopher, Catholic theologian.
- Where did Jean Vanier study?
- Jean Vanier studied at Britannia Royal Naval College.
- What are Jean Vanier's skills?
- Catholic theology, dogmatic theology, philosophy, meaning of life, philanthropy.
- When was Jean Vanier born?
- Jean Vanier was born on 1928-09-10 in Plainpalais.
- What awards has Jean Vanier received?
- Companion of the Order of Canada, Templeton Prize, Pacem in Terris Award, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Order of Canada, and 6 more.
Career and education
SilverCareer
- University of Toronto
Education
- Britannia Royal Naval College
- doctorate in FranceCatholic University of Paris 1962
Public life
Gold- Born
- 1928-09-10, Plainpalais
- Died
- 2019-05-07, maison médicale Jeanne Garnier
- Citizenship
- Canada, France
- Occupations
- writer, philosopher, Catholic theologian
- Affiliations
- L'Arche
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Companion of the Order of Canada 1986
- Templeton Prize 2015
- Pacem in Terris Award 2013
- Commander of the Legion of Honour 2015
- Officer of the Order of Canada 1971
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal 2002
- Grand Officer of the National Order of Quebec 1992
- Knight of the Legion of Honour 1994
- Order Ecce Homo 2004
- Officer of the Legion of Honour 2002
Network
SilverFamily (public figures)
- Georges VanierFather
- Pauline VanierMother
- Thérèse VanierSibling
Profile
- Languages
- French, English
- Expertise
- Catholic theology, dogmatic theology, philosophy, meaning of life, philanthropy
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