Christoph Bernhard von Galen

German bishop
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Christoph Bernhard von Galen

Summary

Christoph Bernhard von Galen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Drensteinfurt[2]. He was born on October 12, 1606[3]. He passed away in Ahaus[4]. He died on September 19, 1678[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Drensteinfurt[2], Christoph Bernhard von Galen…
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen passed away in Ahaus[4].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen was born on October 12, 1606[3].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen was born on October 15, 1606[9].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen died on September 19, 1678[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Joseph's Chapel in St. Paul's Cathedral[10].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's father was Dietherich von Galen zu Bisping[11].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's mother was Catharina von Hörde zum Eringerfeld[12].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen held citizenship in Dutch Republic[13].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen held the position of diocesan bishop[15].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen held the position of Prince-Bishop[16].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen was educated at Gymnasium Paulinum[17].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's education included a stint at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[18].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's education included a stint at University of Cologne[19].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's education included a stint at University of Bourges[20].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's education included a stint at Old University of Leuven[21].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen is recorded as male[23].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's Commons category is recorded as Christoph Bernhard von Galen[25].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's family name is recorded as von Galen[26].
  • Christoph Bernhard von Galen's given name is recorded as Christoph[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christoph Bernhard von Galen was born in Drensteinfurt[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 12, 1606[3] and October 15, 1606[9]. His father was Dietherich von Galen zu Bisping[11]. His mother was Catharina von Hörde zum Eringerfeld[12].

Education

Educated at Gymnasium Paulinum[17], a gymnasium[28], in Germany[29], founded in 0797[30]; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[18], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1477[33], headquartered in Mainz[34]; University of Cologne[19], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1388[37], headquartered in Q127699285[38]; University of Bourges[20], a university[39], in France[40], founded in 1463[41]; and Old University of Leuven[21], a Studium Generale[42], in Duchy of Brabant[43], founded in 1425[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include diocesan bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[45] and Prince-Bishop[16], a noble title[46].

Personal Life

Christoph Bernhard von Galen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Christoph Bernhard von Galen died on September 19, 1678[5]. He passed away in Ahaus[4]. He is buried at St. Joseph's Chapel in St. Paul's Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Christoph Bernhard von Galen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (86 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Christoph Bernhard von Galen born?

Born in Drensteinfurt[2], Christoph Bernhard von Galen…

Where did Christoph Bernhard von Galen die?

Christoph Bernhard von Galen died in Ahaus[4].

Who were Christoph Bernhard von Galen's parents?

Christoph Bernhard von Galen's father was Dietherich von Galen zu Bisping[11]. Christoph Bernhard von Galen's mother was Catharina von Hörde zum Eringerfeld[12].

What did Christoph Bernhard von Galen do for work?

Christoph Bernhard von Galen worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Christoph Bernhard von Galen go to school?

Christoph Bernhard von Galen was educated at Gymnasium Paulinum[17], Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[18], University of Cologne[19], and University of Bourges[20].

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  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . ECARTICO. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Catharina von Hörde zum Eringerfeld
    Given name Christoph, Bernhard
    Place of birth Drensteinfurt
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +3
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