Erwin Gatz

German priest, church historian and theologian (1933-2011)
Person human Q1362940
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Summary

Erwin Gatz was born on May 4, 1933[1], in Aachen[2]. He died on May 8, 2011[3], in Maastricht[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], church historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Field of work: history of Christianity[10], philanthropy[11], charity[12], social work[13]
  • Employer: University of Bonn[14], Pontifical Gregorian University[15]
  • Notable work: Q140439519[16], Q141212339[17]
  • Award received: Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Erwin Gatz[21]
  • Family name: Gatz[22]
  • Given name: Erwin[23]
  • Work location: Bonn[24], Rome[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
  • Name in native language: Erwin Gatz[27]
  • Writing language: German[28]

FAQs

Where was Erwin Gatz born?

Erwin Gatz was born in Aachen[2].

Where did Erwin Gatz die?

Erwin Gatz died in Maastricht[4].

What did Erwin Gatz do for work?

Erwin Gatz worked as a Catholic priest[5], church historian[6], theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Erwin Gatz receive?

Honors received include Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . VcBA (identifier). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . archINFORM. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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