Franz Xaver von Funk

German Catholic theologian and historian (1840–1907)
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Franz Xaver von Funk

Summary

Franz Xaver von Funk is a human[1]. Born in Abtsgmünd[2], he… he was born on +1840-10-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. He died on +1907-02-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a church historian[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and priest[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Abtsgmünd[2], Franz Xaver von Funk…
  • Born in Württemberg[11], Franz Xaver von Funk…
  • Franz Xaver von Funk died in Tübingen[4].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk was born on +1840-10-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk died on +1907-02-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[12].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk worked as a church historian[6].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's professions included theologian[7].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk worked as a priest[9].
  • Among Franz Xaver von Funk's employers was University of Tübingen[13].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[14].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk received the Commander of the Friedrich Order[15].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk received the Cross of Honour of the Württemberg Order of the Crown[16].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk is recorded as male[18].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's Commons category is recorded as Franz Xaver von Funk[20].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's archives at is recorded as Wilhelmsstift. Bibliothek[21].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[22].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's family name is recorded as Funk[23].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's given name is recorded as Franz[24].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's given name is recorded as Xaver[25].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's work location is recorded as Tübingen[26].
  • Franz Xaver von Funk's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Abtsgmünd[2], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[28], in Germany[29] and Württemberg[11], a state in the Holy Roman Empire[30], in County of Württemberg[31], founded in 1083[32]. Franz Xaver von Funk was born on +1840-10-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Franz Xaver von Funk was educated at University of Tübingen[14]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and priest[9]. Franz Xaver von Funk was employed by University of Tübingen[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Friedrich Order[15], a grade of an order[33], in Kingdom of Württemberg[34], founded in 1856[35] and Cross of Honour of the Württemberg Order of the Crown[16].

Personal Life

Franz Xaver von Funk's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Franz Xaver von Funk died on +1907-02-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Tübingen[4].

Why It Matters

Franz Xaver von Funk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Franz Xaver von Funk born?

Franz Xaver von Funk was born in Abtsgmünd[2].

Where did Franz Xaver von Funk die?

Franz Xaver von Funk passed away in Tübingen[4].

What did Franz Xaver von Funk do for work?

Franz Xaver von Funk worked as church historian[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and priest[9].

Where did Franz Xaver von Funk go to school?

Franz Xaver von Funk was educated at University of Tübingen[14].

What awards did Franz Xaver von Funk receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Friedrich Order[15] and Cross of Honour of the Württemberg Order of the Crown[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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