Ferdinand of Bavaria

Archbishop of Cologne
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Ferdinand of Bavaria
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Ferdinand of Bavaria

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] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

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[9].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's father was Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria[10].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's mother was Renata of Lorraine[11].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[12].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[13].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Elector[14].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Bishop[15].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of prince-abbot[16].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Provost[17].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Bishop[18].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria is recorded as male[20].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[22].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as duke[23].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand of Bavaria, Archbishop-Elector of Cologne[24].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[25].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Ferdinand of Bavaria's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

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[10]. His mother was Renata of Lorraine[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Germany[29], founded in 0800[30]; Prince-Elector[14], a historical position[31]; Prince-Bishop[15], a noble title[32]; prince-abbot[16], a noble title[33], in Holy Roman Empire[34]; Prince-Provost[17], 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[19].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand of Bavaria died on September 13, 1650[5]. He died in Arnsberg[4]. He is buried at Cologne Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand of Bavaria ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (131 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand of Bavaria born?

Born in Munich[2], Ferdinand of Bavaria…

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[10]. Ferdinand of Bavaria's mother was Renata of Lorraine[11].

What did Ferdinand of Bavaria do for work?

Ferdinand of Bavaria worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 20d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id ['330125', '788629']
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  3. 21d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Parsifal cluster id ['330125', '788629']
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  4. 7w 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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