Emil Stehle

German bishop and theologian (1926–2017)
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Emil Stehle

Summary

Emil Stehle is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mühlhausen[2]. He was born on September 3, 1926[3]. He died in Constance[4]. He died on May 16, 2017[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], theologian[8], and priest[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Emil Stehle's place of birth was Mühlhausen[2].
  • Emil Stehle died in Constance[4].
  • Emil Stehle was born on September 3, 1926[3].
  • Emil Stehle died on May 16, 2017[5].
  • Emil Stehle held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Emil Stehle held citizenship in Weimar Republic[12].
  • Emil Stehle's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Emil Stehle worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Emil Stehle worked as a theologian[8].
  • Emil Stehle's professions included priest[9].
  • Emil Stehle's field of work was Catholicism[13].
  • Emil Stehle held the position of auxiliary bishop[14].
  • Emil Stehle held the position of diocesan bishop[15].
  • Emil Stehle held the position of titular bishop[16].
  • Emil Stehle received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Emil Stehle received the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[18].
  • Emil Stehle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Emil Stehle is recorded as male[20].
  • Emil Stehle's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Emil Stehle's Commons category is recorded as Emil Stehle[22].
  • Emil Stehle's family name is recorded as Stehle[23].
  • Emil Stehle's given name is recorded as Emil[24].
  • Emil Stehle's given name is recorded as Lorenz[25].
  • Emil Stehle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Emil Stehle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Emil Stehle was born in Mühlhausen[2]. He was born on September 3, 1926[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], theologian[8], and priest[9]. Emil Stehle's field of work was Catholicism[13]. Positions held include auxiliary bishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28]; diocesan bishop[15], an ecclesiastical occupation[29]; and titular bishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[31], in Germany[32] and Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[18], an order of merit[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1974[35].

Personal Life

Emil Stehle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Emil Stehle died on May 16, 2017[5]. He died in Constance[4].

Why It Matters

Emil Stehle has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Emil Stehle born?

Emil Stehle's place of birth was Mühlhausen[2].

Where did Emil Stehle die?

Emil Stehle passed away in Constance[4].

What did Emil Stehle do for work?

Emil Stehle worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], theologian[8], and priest[9].

What awards did Emil Stehle receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17] and Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . adveniat.de. Retrieved . adveniat.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, theologian +1
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Emil, Lorenz
    Citizenship
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