Ferdinand of Bavaria

Archbishop of Cologne
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Ferdinand of Bavaria
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Summary

Ferdinand of Bavaria is a human[1]. His place of birth was Munich[2]. He was born on October 6, 1577[3]. He passed away in Arnsberg[4]. He died on September 13, 1650[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], Prince-Elector[8], and archbishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's place of birth was Munich[2].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria passed away in Arnsberg[4].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria was born on October 6, 1577[3].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria died on September 13, 1650[5].
  • Burial took place at Cologne Cathedral[11].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's father was Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria[12].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's mother was Renata of Lorraine[13].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria worked as a Prince-Elector[8].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's professions included archbishop[9].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[15].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Elector[16].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Bishop[17].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of prince-abbot[18].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Provost[19].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Bishop[20].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria is recorded as male[22].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[24].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as duke[25].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand of Bavaria, Archbishop-Elector of Cologne[26].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand of Bavaria's place of birth was Munich[2]. He was born on October 6, 1577[3]. His father was Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria[12]. His mother was Renata of Lorraine[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], Prince-Elector[8], and archbishop[9]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Germany[29], founded in 0800[30]; Prince-Elector[16], a historical position[31]; Prince-Bishop[17], a noble title[32]; prince-abbot[18], a noble title[33], in Holy Roman Empire[34]; Prince-Provost[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[35]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Hildesheim[36], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37], in Germany[38].

Personal Life

Ferdinand of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand of Bavaria died on September 13, 1650[5]. He died in Arnsberg[4]. He is buried at Cologne Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand of Bavaria ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand of Bavaria born?

Born in Munich[2].

Where did Ferdinand of Bavaria die?

Ferdinand of Bavaria died in Arnsberg[4].

Who were Ferdinand of Bavaria's parents?

Ferdinand of Bavaria's father was Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria[12]. Ferdinand of Bavaria's mother was Renata of Lorraine[13].

What did Ferdinand of Bavaria do for work?

Ferdinand of Bavaria worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], Prince-Elector[8], and archbishop[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  26. [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
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . 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. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 15
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  5. 19w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 19w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, Prince-Elector +1
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  7. 23w ago · ~2026-26736-56 · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Ferdinand
    Country of citizenship → Holy Roman Empire
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, New International Encyclopedia
    Place of birth → Munich
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