Berthold Altaner

German Church historian and theologian (1885-1964)
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Berthold Altaner

Summary

Berthold Altaner is a human[1]. He was born in Góra Świętej Anny[2]. He was born on September 10, 1885[3]. He passed away in Bad Kissingen[4]. He died on January 30, 1964[5]. He worked as a church historian[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and Catholic priest[9].

Key Facts

  • Berthold Altaner's place of birth was Góra Świętej Anny[2].
  • Berthold Altaner died in Bad Kissingen[4].
  • Berthold Altaner was born on September 10, 1885[3].
  • Berthold Altaner died on January 30, 1964[5].
  • Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Würzburg[10].
  • Berthold Altaner held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Berthold Altaner held citizenship in Poland[12].
  • Berthold Altaner's professions included church historian[6].
  • Berthold Altaner's professions included theologian[7].
  • Berthold Altaner worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Berthold Altaner's professions included Catholic priest[9].
  • Among Berthold Altaner's employers was University of Würzburg[13].
  • Among Berthold Altaner's employers was University of Wrocław[14].
  • Berthold Altaner was educated at University of Wrocław[15].
  • Berthold Altaner received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Berthold Altaner received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[17].
  • Berthold Altaner's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Berthold Altaner is recorded as male[19].
  • Berthold Altaner's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Berthold Altaner's family name is recorded as Altaner[21].
  • Berthold Altaner's given name is recorded as Berthold[22].
  • Berthold Altaner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Berthold Altaner's name in native language is recorded as Berthold Altaner[24].
  • Berthold Altaner's writing language is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Berthold Altaner was born in Góra Świętej Anny[2]. He was born on September 10, 1885[3].

Education

Berthold Altaner's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and Catholic priest[9]. Employers include University of Würzburg[13], a public university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1402[28], headquartered in Würzburg[29] and University of Wrocław[14], a university[30], in Poland[31], founded in 1702[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a grade of an order[33], in Germany[34] and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[17], an award[35], in France[36].

Personal Life

Berthold Altaner's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Berthold Altaner died on January 30, 1964[5]. He passed away in Bad Kissingen[4]. Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Würzburg[10].

FAQs

Where was Berthold Altaner born?

Berthold Altaner's place of birth was Góra Świętej Anny[2].

Where did Berthold Altaner die?

Berthold Altaner passed away in Bad Kissingen[4].

What did Berthold Altaner do for work?

Berthold Altaner worked as church historian[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and Catholic priest[9].

Where did Berthold Altaner go to school?

Berthold Altaner was educated at University of Wrocław[15].

What awards did Berthold Altaner receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16] and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[17].

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  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [17] . Persée. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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