Ferdinand von Fürstenberg

Prince-bishop of Paderborn and Münster
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Ferdinand von Fürstenberg

Summary

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bilstein Castle (Lennestadt)[2]. He was born on October 21, 1626[3]. He passed away in Paderborn[4]. He died on June 26, 1683[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bilstein Castle (Lennestadt)[2], Ferdinand von Fürstenberg…
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg died in Paderborn[4].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg was born on October 21, 1626[3].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg died on June 26, 1683[5].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg is buried at Franziskanerkloster Paderborn[11].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's father was Friedrich von Fürstenberg[12].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg worked as a historian[6].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg worked as a writer[7].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg worked as a Catholic priest[8].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg held the position of Prince-Bishop[14].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg held the position of coadjutor bishop[15].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg held the position of Prince-Bishop[16].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[17].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Paderborn[18].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg held the position of vicar apostolic[19].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's education included a stint at University of Cologne[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Ferdinand von Fürstenberg is Monumenta Paderbornensia[21].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg is recorded as male[23].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's family is recorded as Fürstenberg[25].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's noble title is recorded as Fürst[26].
  • Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's noble title is recorded as Prince-Bishop[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's place of birth was Bilstein Castle (Lennestadt)[2]. He was born on October 21, 1626[3]. His father was Friedrich von Fürstenberg[12].

Education

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's education included a stint at University of Cologne[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include Prince-Bishop[14], a noble title[28]; coadjutor bishop[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30], in Germany[31]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Paderborn[18]; and vicar apostolic[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[32].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ferdinand von Fürstenberg is Monumenta Paderbornensia[21].

Personal Life

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg died on June 26, 1683[5]. He died in Paderborn[4]. He is buried at Franziskanerkloster Paderborn[11].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand von Fürstenberg born?

Born in Bilstein Castle (Lennestadt)[2], Ferdinand von Fürstenberg…

Where did Ferdinand von Fürstenberg die?

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg passed away in Paderborn[4].

Who were Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's parents?

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's father was Friedrich von Fürstenberg[12].

What did Ferdinand von Fürstenberg do for work?

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg worked as historian[6], writer[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

Where did Ferdinand von Fürstenberg go to school?

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg was educated at University of Cologne[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . museum-digital. wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    British museum person or institution id 107760
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of portugal id 1968463
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  3. 27d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work period end
    Position held Prince-Bishop, coadjutor bishop, Prince-Bishop +3
    Notable work Monumenta Paderbornensia
    End of work period +1683-01-01T00:00:00Z
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