Bernhard Lichtenberg

German Roman Catholic priest, theologian, martyr and blessed (1875–1943)
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Bernhard Lichtenberg

Summary

Bernhard Lichtenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Oława[2]. He was born on December 3, 1875[3]. He died in Hof[4]. He died on November 5, 1943[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], resistance fighter[7], theologian[8], and priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (390 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Bernhard Lichtenberg was born in Oława[2].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg died in Hof[4].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg was born on December 3, 1875[3].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg died on November 5, 1943[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Hedwig's Cathedral[11].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's professions included resistance fighter[7].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's professions included theologian[8].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg worked as a priest[9].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's field of work was Catholicism[13].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's field of work was theology[14].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg held the position of chaplain[15].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[16].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg received the Righteous Among the Nations[17].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg is recorded as male[19].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg was affiliated with the Centre Party[21].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's Commons category is recorded as Bernhard Lichtenberg[22].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's canonization status is recorded as blessed[23].
  • The cause of death was disease[24].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's residence is recorded as Reinickendorf[25].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg's residence is recorded as Berlin-Mitte[26].
  • Bernhard Lichtenberg was part of the conflict World War I[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bernhard Lichtenberg was born in Oława[2]. He was born on December 3, 1875[3].

Education

Bernhard Lichtenberg was educated at University of Wrocław[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], resistance fighter[7], theologian[8], and priest[9]. Fields of work include Catholicism[13], a Christian denominational family[28], founded in 1054[29] and theology[14], an academic discipline[30]. Bernhard Lichtenberg held the position of chaplain[15].

Recognition

Bernhard Lichtenberg received the Righteous Among the Nations[17].

Personal Life

Bernhard Lichtenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18]. He was affiliated with the Centre Party[21].

Death and Burial

Bernhard Lichtenberg died on November 5, 1943[5]. He passed away in Hof[4]. The cause of death was disease[24]. He is buried at St. Hedwig's Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Bernhard Lichtenberg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (390 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Bernhard Lichtenberg born?

Born in Oława[2], Bernhard Lichtenberg…

Where did Bernhard Lichtenberg die?

Bernhard Lichtenberg died in Hof[4].

What did Bernhard Lichtenberg do for work?

Bernhard Lichtenberg worked as Catholic priest[6], resistance fighter[7], theologian[8], and priest[9].

Where did Bernhard Lichtenberg go to school?

Bernhard Lichtenberg was educated at University of Wrocław[16].

What awards did Bernhard Lichtenberg receive?

Honors received include Righteous Among the Nations[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. Retrieved . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . causesanti.va. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Stolperstein dedicated to Bernhard Lichtenberg. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Retrieved . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, resistance fighter, theologian +1
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at
    Cantic id 981058620081406706
    Family name Lichtenberg
    Subject has role victim of the Nazi regime
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