Franz Ehrle

Catholic cardinal (1845-1934)
Person human Q61283
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Franz Ehrle

Summary

Franz Ehrle is a human[1]. His place of birth was Isny im Allgäu[2]. He was born on October 17, 1845[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on March 31, 1934[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], theologian[7], archivist[8], university teacher[9], and Catholic priest[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Franz Ehrle's place of birth was Isny im Allgäu[2].
  • Franz Ehrle died in Rome[4].
  • Franz Ehrle was born on October 17, 1845[3].
  • Franz Ehrle died on March 31, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Campo Verano[12].
  • Franz Ehrle's father was Q137514159[13].
  • Franz Ehrle's mother was Q137514063[14].
  • Franz Ehrle held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Franz Ehrle's professions included librarian[6].
  • Franz Ehrle worked as a theologian[7].
  • Franz Ehrle worked as an archivist[8].
  • Franz Ehrle worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Franz Ehrle's professions included Catholic priest[10].
  • Franz Ehrle worked as a historian[16].
  • Franz Ehrle's field of work was priesthood[17].
  • Franz Ehrle's field of work was archival science[18].
  • Franz Ehrle's field of work was library science[19].
  • Franz Ehrle held the position of cardinal[20].
  • Franz Ehrle held the position of Prefect of the Vatican Library[21].
  • Franz Ehrle was employed by Pontifical Gregorian University[22].
  • Franz Ehrle received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[23].
  • Franz Ehrle was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[24].
  • Franz Ehrle was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Franz Ehrle was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Franz Ehrle was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Franz Ehrle's place of birth was Isny im Allgäu[2]. He was born on October 17, 1845[3]. His father was Q137514159[13]. His mother was Q137514063[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], theologian[7], archivist[8], university teacher[9], Catholic priest[10], and historian[16]. Fields of work include priesthood[17]; archival science[18], a field of study[28]; and library science[19], an academic discipline[29]. Among Franz Ehrle's employers was Pontifical Gregorian University[22]. Positions held include cardinal[20], a title[30] and Prefect of the Vatican Library[21].

Recognition

Franz Ehrle received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[23].

Personal Life

Franz Ehrle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[31].

Death and Burial

Franz Ehrle died on March 31, 1934[5]. He died in Rome[4]. Burial took place at Campo Verano[12].

Why It Matters

Franz Ehrle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Franz Ehrle born?

Franz Ehrle was born in Isny im Allgäu[2].

Where did Franz Ehrle die?

Franz Ehrle passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Franz Ehrle's parents?

Franz Ehrle's father was Q137514159[13]. Franz Ehrle's mother was Q137514063[14].

What did Franz Ehrle do for work?

Franz Ehrle worked as librarian[6], theologian[7], archivist[8], university teacher[9], and Catholic priest[10].

What awards did Franz Ehrle receive?

Honors received include Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [31] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation librarian, theologian, archivist +3
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  2. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation librarian, theologian, archivist +3
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