Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere

German theologian (1831-1910)
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Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere

Summary

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere is a human[1]. He was born in Tecklenburg[2]. He was born on March 6, 1831[3]. He passed away in Gadderbaum[4]. He died on April 2, 1910[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], pastor[7], politician[8], and Q137178806[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tecklenburg[2], Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere…
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere passed away in Gadderbaum[4].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere was born on March 6, 1831[3].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere died on April 2, 1910[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Zionsfriedhof[11].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's father was Ernst von Bodelschwingh-Velmede[12].
  • Among Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's spouses was Ida Bodelschwingh[13].
  • A child of Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere was Friedrich von Bodelschwingh[14].
  • A child of Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere was Gustav Bodelschwingh[15].
  • A child of Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere was Wilhelm Bodelschwingh[16].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere worked as a theologian[6].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere worked as a pastor[7].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's professions included politician[8].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere worked as a Q137178806[9].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[18].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere received the honorary doctor of the University of Münster[19].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere was a member of Bonner Wingolf[20].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere is recorded as male[22].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's family is recorded as Bodelschwingh[24].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere[25].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's archives at is recorded as Dortmund City and State Library[26].
  • Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's family name is recorded as Bodelschwingh[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's place of birth was Tecklenburg[2]. He was born on March 6, 1831[3]. His father was Ernst von Bodelschwingh-Velmede[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], pastor[7], politician[8], and Q137178806[9]. Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[18].

Recognition

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere received the honorary doctor of the University of Münster[19].

Personal Life

Among Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's spouses was Ida Bodelschwingh[13]. Children include Friedrich von Bodelschwingh[14], a theologian[28], 1877–1946[29], of Germany[30]; Gustav Bodelschwingh[15], a theologian[31], 1872–1944[32], of German Reich[33]; and Wilhelm Bodelschwingh[16], 1869–1921[34], of Germany[35]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].

Death and Burial

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere died on April 2, 1910[5]. He passed away in Gadderbaum[4]. He is buried at Alter Zionsfriedhof[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere include Bethel Foundation[36], a social enterprise[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1867[39], headquartered in Bielefeld[40].

Why It Matters

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Bethel Foundation[36], a social enterprise[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1867[39], headquartered in Bielefeld[40].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere born?

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere was born in Tecklenburg[2].

Where did Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere die?

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere passed away in Gadderbaum[4].

Who were Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's parents?

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's father was Ernst von Bodelschwingh-Velmede[12].

Who was Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere married to?

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere's spouses include Ida Bodelschwingh[13].

What did Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere do for work?

Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere worked as theologian[6], pastor[7], politician[8], and Q137178806[9].

What awards did Friedrich von Bodelschwingh der Ältere receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Münster[19].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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