Franz Zauner

Austrian priest and theologian
Person human Q1449805
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Franz Zauner

Summary

Franz Zauner is a human[1]. Born in Tollet[2], he… he was born on December 11, 1904[3]. He passed away in Linz[4]. He died on February 20, 1994[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Franz Zauner was born in Tollet[2].
  • Franz Zauner passed away in Linz[4].
  • Franz Zauner was born on December 11, 1904[3].
  • Franz Zauner died on February 20, 1994[5].
  • Franz Zauner held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Franz Zauner's professions included theologian[6].
  • Franz Zauner worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Franz Zauner's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Franz Zauner worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Franz Zauner held the position of bishop of Linz[12].
  • Franz Zauner held the position of titular bishop[13].
  • Franz Zauner was a member of Consilium ad exsequendam Constitutionem de Sacra Liturgia[14].
  • Franz Zauner's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Franz Zauner is recorded as male[16].
  • Franz Zauner's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Franz Zauner's family name is recorded as Zauner[18].
  • Franz Zauner's given name is recorded as Franz[19].
  • Franz Zauner's given name is recorded as Sales[20].
  • Franz Zauner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Franz Zauner's consecrator is recorded as Theodor Innitzer[22].
  • Franz Zauner's consecrator is recorded as Joseph Köstner[23].
  • Franz Zauner's consecrator is recorded as Leo Pietsch[24].

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Origins and Family

Franz Zauner was born in Tollet[2]. He was born on December 11, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include bishop of Linz[12] and titular bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[25].

Personal Life

Franz Zauner's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Franz Zauner died on February 20, 1994[5]. He passed away in Linz[4].

Why It Matters

Franz Zauner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Franz Zauner born?

Franz Zauner's place of birth was Tollet[2].

Where did Franz Zauner die?

Franz Zauner died in Linz[4].

What did Franz Zauner do for work?

Franz Zauner worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . catholic-hierarchy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Occupation theologian, university teacher, Catholic priest +1
    Member of Consilium ad exsequendam Constitutionem de Sacra Liturgia
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