Georges Cottier
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Georges Marie Martin Cottier O.P., (25 April 1922 – 31 March 2016) was a Swiss prelate and theologian of the Catholic Church who served from 1990 to 2005 as theologian to Pope John Paul II as Theologian of the Pontifical Household after a career as a theologian and teacher. He was made a cardinal in 2003.
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Georges Marie Martin Cottier, O.P. | |
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Pro-Theologian Emeritus of Prefecture of the Papal Household | |
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Ordination | 2 July 1951 |
Consecration | 20 October 2003 |
Created cardinal | 21 October 2003 |
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Born | (1922-04-25)25 April 1922 Céligny, Switzerland |
Died | 31 March 2016(2016-03-31) (aged 93) Vatican City |
Nationality | Swiss |
Residence | Vatican City |
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