Clemens August von Droste-Vischering

Catholic bishop (1773-1845)
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Clemens August von Droste-Vischering
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Clemens August von Droste-Vischering

Summary

Clemens August von Droste-Vischering is a human[1]. He was born in Vorhelm[2]. He was born on January 21, 1773[3]. He died in Münster[4]. He died on October 19, 1845[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering was born in Vorhelm[2].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering passed away in Münster[4].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering was born on January 21, 1773[3].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering died on October 19, 1845[5].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering is buried at Cologne Cathedral[9].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[11].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering held the position of titular bishop[12].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering held the position of auxiliary bishop[13].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering is recorded as male[15].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's noble title is recorded as baron[17].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's Commons category is recorded as Clemens August Droste zu Vischering[18].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's archives at is recorded as Q28734972[19].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's family name is recorded as Droste[20].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's family name is recorded as Q138603326[21].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's given name is recorded as Clemens[22].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's given name is recorded as August[23].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's work location is recorded as Cologne[24].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[25].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Clemens August von Droste-Vischering was born in Vorhelm[2]. He was born on January 21, 1773[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Germany[29], founded in 0800[30]; titular bishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31]; and auxiliary bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[32].

Personal Life

Clemens August von Droste-Vischering's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[14].

Death and Burial

Clemens August von Droste-Vischering died on October 19, 1845[5]. He died in Münster[4]. Burial took place at Cologne Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Clemens August von Droste-Vischering has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Clemens August von Droste-Vischering born?

Born in Vorhelm[2], Clemens August von Droste-Vischering…

Where did Clemens August von Droste-Vischering die?

Clemens August von Droste-Vischering passed away in Münster[4].

What did Clemens August von Droste-Vischering do for work?

Clemens August von Droste-Vischering worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Prussia
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01435556
    Described by source Svensk uppslagsbok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie +2
    Writing language German
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