Franz Jägerstätter
Austrian martyr and conscientious objector (1907–1943)
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Summary
Franz Jägerstätter was born on May 20, 1907[1], in Sankt Radegund[2]. He died on August 9, 1943[3], in Brandenburg an der Havel[4]. He worked as a farmer[5] and conscientious objector[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,867 views/month, #6,936 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Brandenburg-Görden Prison[8]
- Place of burial: Sankt Radegund[9]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[10]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Commons category: Franz Jägerstätter[13]
- Military, police or special rank: Private[14]
- Canonization status: blessed[15]
- Cause of death: decapitation[16]
- Residence: Sankt Radegund[17]
- Religious order: Third Order of Saint Francis[18], Secular Franciscan Order[19]
- Family name: Huber[20]
- Given name: Franz[21]
- Feast day: August 9[22]
- Convicted of: Wehrkraftzersetzung[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
- Present in work: A Hidden Life[25]
- Birth name: Franz Huber[26]
- Name in native language: Franz Jägerstätter[27]
Why It Matters
Franz Jägerstätter has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Franz Jägerstätter born?
Franz Jägerstätter was born in Sankt Radegund[2].
Where did Franz Jägerstätter die?
Franz Jägerstätter passed away in Brandenburg an der Havel[4].
What did Franz Jägerstätter do for work?
Franz Jägerstätter worked as a farmer[5] and conscientious objector[6].