Alexander of Jülich

Roman Catholic bishop
Person human Q947007
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Summary

Alexander of Jülich is a human[1]. Born in Duchy of Jülich[2], he… he was born on 1100[3]. He died in Liège[4]. He died on July 6, 1135[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander of Jülich was born in Duchy of Jülich[2].
  • Alexander of Jülich died in Liège[4].
  • Alexander of Jülich was born on 1100[3].
  • Alexander of Jülich died on July 6, 1135[5].
  • Alexander of Jülich's father was Gerhard III of Jülich[10].
  • Alexander of Jülich's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Alexander of Jülich worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Alexander of Jülich worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Alexander of Jülich held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Liege[11].
  • Alexander of Jülich held the position of bishop[12].
  • Alexander of Jülich held the position of diocesan bishop[13].
  • Alexander of Jülich's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Alexander of Jülich is recorded as male[15].
  • Alexander of Jülich's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alexander of Jülich's given name is recorded as Alexander[17].
  • Alexander of Jülich's given name is recorded as Alexandre[18].
  • Alexander of Jülich's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19].
  • Alexander of Jülich's sibling is recorded as Gerhard IV of Jülich[20].
  • Alexander of Jülich's sibling is recorded as Willem van Gulik Schellaert[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Duchy of Jülich[2], Alexander of Jülich… he was born on 1100[3]. His father was Gerhard III of Jülich[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Liege[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[22], founded in 0720[23]; bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[24]; and diocesan bishop[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[25].

Personal Life

Alexander of Jülich's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Alexander of Jülich died on July 6, 1135[5]. He passed away in Liège[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander of Jülich ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Alexander of Jülich born?

Alexander of Jülich was born in Duchy of Jülich[2].

Where did Alexander of Jülich die?

Alexander of Jülich passed away in Liège[4].

Who were Alexander of Jülich's parents?

Alexander of Jülich's father was Gerhard III of Jülich[10].

What did Alexander of Jülich do for work?

Alexander of Jülich worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Liège
    Position held → Roman Catholic Bishop of Liege, bishop, diocesan bishop
    Given name → Alexander, Alexandre
    Instance of → human
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