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Edith Stein
Jewish-German Catholic nun, theologian and philosopher (1891–1942)
Edith Stein was born on October 12, 1891 in Wrocław, Poland and died on August 9, 1942, aged 50.
Born
October 12, 1891
Edith Stein died aged 50.
Died: August 9, 1942
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Wrocław, Poland
- Professions
- philosopher, theologian, writer, translator, linguist, university teacher, autobiographer, nun, teacher
- Citizenship
- Germany
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- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- BeWeB
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Archivio Storico Ricordi
- GCatholic.org
- International Music Score Library Project
- FemBio database
- Ökumenisches Heiligenlexikon
- Salzburgwiki
- SNAC
- Integrated Authority File
- Munzinger Personen
- Auschwitz Prisoners Database
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Oorlogsbronnen
- Internet Philosophy Ontology project
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Questions people ask
How old was Edith Stein when they died?
Edith Stein died aged 50.
When is Edith Stein’s birthday?
Edith Stein’s recorded birthday is October 12.
Where was Edith Stein born?
Edith Stein was born in Wrocław, Poland.
When did Edith Stein die?
Edith Stein died on August 9, 1942.