Francis of Waldeck
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Summary
Francis of Waldeck was born on July 7, 1488[1], in Bielefeld[2]. He died on July 15, 1553[3], in Burg Wolbeck[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (411 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St.-Paulus-Dom[8]
- Father: Philip II, Count of Waldeck[9]
- Mother: Katharina, Gräfin zu Solms-Lich[10]
- Child: Christopher Waldeck[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Position held: Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück[13], Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[14], Roman Catholic Bishop of Minden[15], diocesan administrator[16], bishop[17]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[18], University of Erfurt[19]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: House of Waldeck[22]
- Noble title: count[23]
- Commons category: Francis of Waldeck, Prince-Bishop of Münster[24]
- Unmarried partner: Anna Polman[25]
- Family name: Waldeck[26]
- Given name: Franz[27]
- Work location: Münster[28], Minden[29], Osnabrück[30]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[32]
- Consecrator: Cornelis van Bergen[33], Johannes Bischopinck[34], Johannes Schneider (bishop)[35]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[36]
- Sibling: Philip III, Count of Waldeck-Eisenberg[37]
- P14536: 395191[38]
Why It Matters
Francis of Waldeck has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Francis of Waldeck born?
Francis of Waldeck was born in Bielefeld[2].
Where did Francis of Waldeck die?
Francis of Waldeck died in Burg Wolbeck[4].
Who were Francis of Waldeck's parents?
Francis of Waldeck's father was Philip II, Count of Waldeck[9]. Francis of Waldeck's mother was Katharina, Gräfin zu Solms-Lich[10].
What did Francis of Waldeck do for work?
Francis of Waldeck worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].
Where did Francis of Waldeck go to school?
Francis of Waldeck was educated at Leipzig University[18] and University of Erfurt[19].