Engelbert Sterckx

Roman Catholic archbishop (1792-1867)
Person human Q607879
Engelbert Sterckx
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Engelbert Sterckx

Summary

Engelbert Sterckx is a human[1]. He was born in Oppem[2]. He was born on November 2, 1792[3]. He passed away in Mechelen[4]. He died on December 4, 1867[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], dean[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Engelbert Sterckx's place of birth was Oppem[2].
  • Engelbert Sterckx passed away in Mechelen[4].
  • Engelbert Sterckx was born on November 2, 1792[3].
  • Engelbert Sterckx died on December 4, 1867[5].
  • Engelbert Sterckx held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • Engelbert Sterckx is identified as part of the Belgians ethnic group[12].
  • Engelbert Sterckx worked as a theologian[6].
  • Engelbert Sterckx worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Engelbert Sterckx worked as a dean[8].
  • Engelbert Sterckx worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Engelbert Sterckx held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mechelen[13].
  • Engelbert Sterckx held the position of cardinal[14].
  • Engelbert Sterckx was educated at Grand Seminary Mechelen[15].
  • Engelbert Sterckx received the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[16].
  • Engelbert Sterckx received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[17].
  • Engelbert Sterckx's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Engelbert Sterckx is recorded as male[19].
  • Engelbert Sterckx's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Engelbert Sterckx's Commons category is recorded as Engelbert Sterckx[21].
  • Engelbert Sterckx's archives at is recorded as Archiepiscopal Archive of Mechelen[22].
  • Engelbert Sterckx's family name is recorded as Sterckx[23].
  • Engelbert Sterckx's given name is recorded as Engelbert[24].
  • Engelbert Sterckx's work location is recorded as Mechelen[25].
  • Engelbert Sterckx's consecrator is recorded as Jean Joseph Delplancq[26].
  • Engelbert Sterckx's consecrator is recorded as Cornelius Richard Anton van Bommel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oppem[2], Engelbert Sterckx… he was born on November 2, 1792[3]. He is identified as part of the Belgians ethnic group[12].

Education

Engelbert Sterckx was educated at Grand Seminary Mechelen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], dean[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mechelen[13], a historical episcopal title[28], founded in 1559[29] and cardinal[14], a title[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[16], a grade of an order[31], in Belgium[32] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[17], a grade of an order[33], in Belgium[34].

Personal Life

Engelbert Sterckx's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Engelbert Sterckx died on December 4, 1867[5]. He died in Mechelen[4].

Why It Matters

Engelbert Sterckx ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Engelbert Sterckx born?

Engelbert Sterckx's place of birth was Oppem[2].

Where did Engelbert Sterckx die?

Engelbert Sterckx passed away in Mechelen[4].

What did Engelbert Sterckx do for work?

Engelbert Sterckx worked as theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], dean[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

Where did Engelbert Sterckx go to school?

Engelbert Sterckx was educated at Grand Seminary Mechelen[15].

What awards did Engelbert Sterckx receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold[16] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II[17].

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  1. [2] . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . ODIS. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . archiefbank.be. archiefbank.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . ODIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Antoine Rex · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II
    Aliases
    Given name Engelbert
    Consecrator Jean Joseph Delplancq, Cornelius Richard Anton van Bommel, Jan Frans Van De Velde
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