Francis Egon of Fürstenberg

Roman Catholic bishop
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Francis Egon of Fürstenberg

Summary

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Schloss Heiligenberg[2]. He was born on April 10, 1626[3]. He died in Cologne[4]. He died on April 1, 1682[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg was born in Schloss Heiligenberg[2].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg passed away in Cologne[4].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg was born on April 10, 1626[3].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg was born on April 10, 1625[10].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg died on April 1, 1682[5].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg is buried at Cologne Cathedral[11].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's father was Egon VIII of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg[12].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's mother was Princess Anna Maria of Hohenzollern-Hechingen[13].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's professions included Catholic deacon[7].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz[14].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Strasbourg[15].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's education included a stint at Dreikönigsgymnasium[16].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg is recorded as male[18].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's family is recorded as House of Fürstenberg[20].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's noble title is recorded as Fürst[21].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's Commons category is recorded as Francis Egon of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg, Prince-Bishop of Strasbourg[22].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[23].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's given name is recorded as François[24].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's given name is recorded as Egon[25].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[26].
  • Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's place of birth was Schloss Heiligenberg[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 10, 1626[3] and April 10, 1625[10]. His father was Egon VIII of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg[12]. His mother was Princess Anna Maria of Hohenzollern-Hechingen[13].

Education

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg was educated at Dreikönigsgymnasium[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], founded in 0300[29] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Strasbourg[15].

Personal Life

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg died on April 1, 1682[5]. He died in Cologne[4]. He is buried at Cologne Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Francis Egon of Fürstenberg born?

Born in Schloss Heiligenberg[2], Francis Egon of Fürstenberg…

Where did Francis Egon of Fürstenberg die?

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg died in Cologne[4].

Who were Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's parents?

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's father was Egon VIII of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg[12]. Francis Egon of Fürstenberg's mother was Princess Anna Maria of Hohenzollern-Hechingen[13].

What did Francis Egon of Fürstenberg do for work?

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Francis Egon of Fürstenberg go to school?

Francis Egon of Fürstenberg was educated at Dreikönigsgymnasium[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . Abbé Migne, "Nouvelle encyclopédie théologique", 1851. Retrieved . books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Abbé Migne, "Nouvelle encyclopédie théologique", 1851. books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Fürstenberg, Franz Ego Graf (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Cologne
    Position held Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz, Roman Catholic Bishop of Strasbourg
    Military, police or special rank general
    Sibling Maria Franziska von Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg, William Egon of Fürstenberg, Herman Egon, Prince of Fürstenberg +1
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