Arnold Westphal

initially a German university lecturer, rector of the universities of Erfurt, Leipzig and Rostock and from 1450 the 22nd Bishop of Lübeck (1399–1466)
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Arnold Westphal

Summary

Arnold Westphal is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lübeck[2]. He was born on 1399[3]. He died on January 31, 1466[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], canon law jurist[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

Key Facts

  • Arnold Westphal was born in Lübeck[2].
  • Arnold Westphal was born on 1399[3].
  • Arnold Westphal died on January 31, 1466[4].
  • Arnold Westphal died on 1466[8].
  • Burial took place at Lübeck Cathedral[9].
  • Arnold Westphal's father was Hermann Westphal[10].
  • Arnold Westphal held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Arnold Westphal's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Arnold Westphal's professions included canon law jurist[6].
  • Arnold Westphal's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Arnold Westphal held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lübeck[12].
  • Arnold Westphal's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • Arnold Westphal is recorded as male[14].
  • Arnold Westphal's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Arnold Westphal's Commons category is recorded as Arnold Westphal[16].
  • Arnold Westphal's family name is recorded as Westphal[17].
  • Arnold Westphal's given name is recorded as Arnold[18].
  • Arnold Westphal's work location is recorded as Leipzig University[19].
  • Arnold Westphal's work location is recorded as University of Rostock[20].
  • Arnold Westphal's work location is recorded as Roman Catholic Diocese of Lübeck[21].
  • Arnold Westphal's work location is recorded as University of Erfurt[22].
  • Arnold Westphal's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 1st volume[23].
  • Arnold Westphal's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 42nd volume[24].
  • Arnold Westphal's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Arnold Westphal's described by source is recorded as Regesta Imperii XIII[26].

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Origins and Family

Arnold Westphal was born in Lübeck[2]. He was born on 1399[3]. His father was Hermann Westphal[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[5], canon law jurist[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. Arnold Westphal held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lübeck[12].

Personal Life

Arnold Westphal's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 31, 1466[4] and 1466[8]. Arnold Westphal is buried at Lübeck Cathedral[9].

FAQs

Where was Arnold Westphal born?

Arnold Westphal's place of birth was Lübeck[2].

Who were Arnold Westphal's parents?

Arnold Westphal's father was Hermann Westphal[10].

What did Arnold Westphal do for work?

Arnold Westphal worked as university teacher[5], canon law jurist[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . FactGrid. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . FactGrid. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . list of rectors of University of Rostock. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . list of Bishops, Prince-Bishops and Administrators of Lübeck. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Arnold, Bischof von Lübeck. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Westphal, Arnold. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . regesta-imperii.de. regesta-imperii.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation university teacher, canon law jurist, Catholic bishop
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Lübeck Cathedral
    Country of citizenship Germany
    Coat of arms image CoA Arnold Westphal ep. Lub.png
    Position held Roman Catholic Bishop of Lübeck
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