Bernhard Stein

German priest and theologian (1904-1993)
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Bernhard Stein

Summary

Bernhard Stein is a human[1]. Born in Weiler[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1904[3]. He passed away in Trier[4]. He died on February 20, 1993[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Weiler[2], Bernhard Stein…
  • Bernhard Stein died in Trier[4].
  • Bernhard Stein was born on September 5, 1904[3].
  • Bernhard Stein died on February 20, 1993[5].
  • Bernhard Stein held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Bernhard Stein's professions included theologian[6].
  • Bernhard Stein worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Bernhard Stein worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Bernhard Stein held the position of Bishop of Trier[10].
  • Bernhard Stein held the position of titular bishop[11].
  • Bernhard Stein held the position of auxiliary bishop[12].
  • Bernhard Stein received the Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown[13].
  • Bernhard Stein received the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[14].
  • Bernhard Stein received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Bernhard Stein's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Bernhard Stein is recorded as male[17].
  • Bernhard Stein's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Bernhard Stein's Commons category is recorded as Bernhard Stein[19].
  • Bernhard Stein's archives at is recorded as Catholic Diocese of Trier Archives[20].
  • Bernhard Stein's family name is recorded as Stein[21].
  • Bernhard Stein's given name is recorded as Bernhard[22].
  • Bernhard Stein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Bernhard Stein's consecrator is recorded as Franz Rudolf Bornewasser[24].
  • Bernhard Stein's consecrator is recorded as Joseph Wendel[25].
  • Bernhard Stein's consecrator is recorded as Heinrich Metzroth[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Bernhard Stein's place of birth was Weiler[2]. He was born on September 5, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Bishop of Trier[10]; titular bishop[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[27]; and auxiliary bishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown[13], a grade of an order[29], in Luxembourg[30], founded in 1841[31]; Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[14], a community[32], in Vatican City[33], founded in 1868[34], headquartered in Palazzo Della Rovere[35]; and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[36], in Germany[37].

Personal Life

Bernhard Stein's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Bernhard Stein died on February 20, 1993[5]. He passed away in Trier[4].

FAQs

Where was Bernhard Stein born?

Bernhard Stein was born in Weiler[2].

Where did Bernhard Stein die?

Bernhard Stein passed away in Trier[4].

What did Bernhard Stein do for work?

Bernhard Stein worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

What awards did Bernhard Stein receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown[13], Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[14], and Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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