Ferdinand von Fürstenberg

Prince-bishop of Paderborn and Münster
Person human Q1405964
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Summary

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg was born on October 21, 1626[1], in Bilstein Castle (Lennestadt)[2]. He died on June 26, 1683[3], in Paderborn[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Franziskanerkloster Paderborn[10]
  • Father: Friedrich von Fürstenberg[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Position held: Prince-Bishop[13], coadjutor bishop[14], Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[15], Roman Catholic Bishop of Paderborn[16], vicar apostolic[17]
  • Educated at: University of Cologne[18]
  • Notable work: Monumenta Paderbornensia[19]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Family: Fürstenberg[22]
  • Noble title: Fürst[23], Prince-Bishop[24]
  • Commons category: Ferdinand II. von Fürstenberg[25]
  • Family name: von Fürstenberg[26]
  • Given name: Ferdinand[27]
  • Work location: Münster[28], Paderborn[29]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31], Latin[32]
  • Consecrator: Clement IX[33], Ottaviano Carafa[34], Carlo de' Vecchi[35]
  • Start of work period: January 1, 1649[36]
  • End of work period: January 1, 1683[37]
  • Sibling: Theodor Caspar von Fürstenberg[38], Johann Adolf Fürstenberg[39], Friedrich von Fürstenberg[40], Wilhelm Fürstenberg[41], Franz Wilhelm von Fürstenberg[42]

Why It Matters

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand von Fürstenberg born?

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg's place of birth was Bilstein Castle (Lennestadt)[2].

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[11].

What did Ferdinand von Fürstenberg do for work?

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg worked as a historian[5], writer[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Ferdinand von Fürstenberg go to school?

Ferdinand von Fürstenberg was educated at University of Cologne[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . museum-digital. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Corpus Corporum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 48m ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 22w 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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