Francis of Waldeck

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Francis of Waldeck
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Francis of Waldeck

Summary

Francis of Waldeck is a human[1]. Born in Bielefeld[2], he… he was born on July 7, 1488[3]. He died in Burg Wolbeck[4]. He died on July 15, 1553[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Francis of Waldeck was born in Bielefeld[2].
  • Francis of Waldeck passed away in Burg Wolbeck[4].
  • Francis of Waldeck was born on July 7, 1488[3].
  • Francis of Waldeck died on July 15, 1553[5].
  • Francis of Waldeck is buried at St.-Paulus-Dom[9].
  • Francis of Waldeck's father was Philip II, Count of Waldeck[10].
  • Francis of Waldeck's mother was Katharina, Gräfin zu Solms-Lich[11].
  • A child of Francis of Waldeck was Christopher Waldeck[12].
  • Francis of Waldeck held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Francis of Waldeck's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Francis of Waldeck worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Francis of Waldeck held the position of Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück[14].
  • Francis of Waldeck held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[15].
  • Francis of Waldeck held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Minden[16].
  • Francis of Waldeck held the position of diocesan administrator[17].
  • Francis of Waldeck held the position of bishop[18].
  • Francis of Waldeck was educated at Leipzig University[19].
  • Francis of Waldeck was educated at University of Erfurt[20].
  • Francis of Waldeck's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Francis of Waldeck is recorded as male[22].
  • Francis of Waldeck's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Francis of Waldeck's family is recorded as House of Waldeck[24].
  • Francis of Waldeck's noble title is recorded as count[25].
  • Francis of Waldeck's Commons category is recorded as Francis of Waldeck, Prince-Bishop of Münster[26].
  • Francis of Waldeck's unmarried partner is recorded as Anna Polman[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis of Waldeck's place of birth was Bielefeld[2]. He was born on July 7, 1488[3]. His father was Philip II, Count of Waldeck[10]. His mother was Katharina, Gräfin zu Solms-Lich[11].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[19], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and University of Erfurt[20], a university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1994[34], headquartered in Erfurt[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück[14]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in Germany[37]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Minden[16]; diocesan administrator[17], a position[38]; and bishop[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[39].

Personal Life

A child of Francis of Waldeck was Christopher Waldeck[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Francis of Waldeck died on July 15, 1553[5]. He died in Burg Wolbeck[4]. Burial took place at St.-Paulus-Dom[9].

Why It Matters

Francis of Waldeck has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Francis of Waldeck born?

Francis of Waldeck's place of birth was 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[10]. Francis of Waldeck's mother was Katharina, Gräfin zu Solms-Lich[11].

What did Francis of Waldeck do for work?

Francis of Waldeck worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Francis of Waldeck go to school?

Francis of Waldeck was educated at Leipzig University[19] and University of Erfurt[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Mother Katharina, Gräfin zu Solms-Lich
    Citizenship
    Father Philip II, Count of Waldeck
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