Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel

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Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel

Summary

Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel is a human[1]. He was born on 1487[2]. He passed away in Tangermünde[3]. He died on January 22, 1558[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel passed away in Tangermünde[3].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel was born on 1487[2].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel died on January 22, 1558[4].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's father was Henry IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[8].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's mother was Catherine of Pomerania, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[9].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel worked as a Catholic priest[5].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's professions included Catholic bishop[6].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bremen[10].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Verden[11].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel held the position of archbishop[12].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel held the position of bishop[13].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel is recorded as male[15].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's given name is recorded as Christoph[17].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's given name is recorded as Christoffel[18].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's given name is recorded as Christophe[19].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's consecrator is recorded as Albert of Mainz[21].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's sibling is recorded as Catherine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Duchess of Saxe-Lauenburg[22].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's sibling is recorded as Francis of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[23].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's sibling is recorded as Henry V, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[24].
  • Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's sibling is recorded as George, Archbishop of Bremen[25].

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Origins and Family

Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel was born on 1487[2]. His father was Henry IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[8]. His mother was Catherine of Pomerania, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bremen[10], a historical episcopal title[26], founded in 1072[27]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Verden[11]; archbishop[12], an episcopal title[28]; and bishop[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[29].

Personal Life

Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel died on January 22, 1558[4]. He died in Tangermünde[3].

Why It Matters

Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where did Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel die?

Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel passed away in Tangermünde[3].

Who were Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's parents?

Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's father was Henry IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[8]. Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel's mother was Catherine of Pomerania, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg[9].

What did Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel do for work?

Christoph von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel worked as Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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