Clemens August von Galen
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Summary
Clemens August von Galen was born on March 16, 1878[1], in Dinklage[2]. He died on March 22, 1946[3], in Münster[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], author[6], resistance fighter[7], Catholic bishop[8], and bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,456 views/month, #7,122 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St.-Paulus-Dom[11]
- Father: Ferdinand Heribert von Galen[12]
- Mother: Elisabeth Gräfin von Spee[13]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[14]
- Occupation: Catholic theologian[15]
- Position held: cardinal[16], Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[17]
- Educated at: University of Fribourg[18], Collegium Canisianum[19], Stella Matutina[20]
- Member of: Mündener Convent forstakademischer Verbindungen[21]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Family: Von Galen[24]
- Noble title: count[25]
- Movement: anti-fascism[26]
- Commons category: Clemens August von Galen[27]
- Canonization status: blessed[28]
- Archives at: Q28734972[29]
- Cause of death: peritonitis[30]
- Family name: von Galen[31]
- Given name: Clemens[32], August[33]
- Feast day: March 22[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Clemens August von Galen[35]
- Commons gallery: Clemens August Kardinal von Galen[36]
- Work location: Münster[37], Berlin[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Described by source: Biographisches Handbuch zur Geschichte des Landes Oldenburg (1 ed.)[40]
Why It Matters
Clemens August von Galen has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Clemens August von Galen born?
Clemens August von Galen's place of birth was Dinklage[2].
Where did Clemens August von Galen die?
Clemens August von Galen died in Münster[4].
Who were Clemens August von Galen's parents?
Clemens August von Galen's father was Ferdinand Heribert von Galen[12]. Clemens August von Galen's mother was Elisabeth Gräfin von Spee[13].
What did Clemens August von Galen do for work?
Clemens August von Galen worked as a Catholic priest[5], author[6], resistance fighter[7], Catholic bishop[8], and bishop[9].
Where did Clemens August von Galen go to school?
Clemens August von Galen was educated at University of Fribourg[18], Collegium Canisianum[19], and Stella Matutina[20].