Gerhard Schaffran

German priest and theologian (1912-1996)
Person human Q1512417
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Gerhard Schaffran

Summary

Gerhard Schaffran is a human[1]. He was born in Leśnica[2]. He was born on July 4, 1912[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on March 4, 1996[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], university teacher[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gerhard Schaffran's place of birth was Leśnica[2].
  • Gerhard Schaffran died in Dresden[4].
  • Gerhard Schaffran was born on July 4, 1912[3].
  • Gerhard Schaffran was born on January 1, 1912[11].
  • Gerhard Schaffran died on March 4, 1996[5].
  • Gerhard Schaffran died on January 1, 1996[12].
  • Gerhard Schaffran held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's professions included theologian[6].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Gerhard Schaffran worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Gerhard Schaffran worked as a Catholic bishop[9].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's field of work was Catholic theology[14].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's field of work was pastoral care[15].
  • Gerhard Schaffran held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Dresden-Meissen[16].
  • Gerhard Schaffran held the position of auxiliary bishop[17].
  • Gerhard Schaffran held the position of titular bishop[18].
  • Gerhard Schaffran held the position of bishop[19].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Gerhard Schaffran is recorded as male[21].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's Commons category is recorded as Gerhard Schaffran[23].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's family name is recorded as Schaffran[24].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's given name is recorded as Gerhard[25].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's work location is recorded as Wrocław[26].
  • Gerhard Schaffran's work location is recorded as Cottbus[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leśnica[2], Gerhard Schaffran… Recorded date of birth include July 4, 1912[3] and January 1, 1912[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], Catholic priest[7], university teacher[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Fields of work include Catholic theology[14] and pastoral care[15], a field of study[28]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Dresden-Meissen[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29], in Germany[30]; auxiliary bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31]; titular bishop[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[32]; and bishop[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[33].

Personal Life

Gerhard Schaffran's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 4, 1996[5] and January 1, 1996[12]. Gerhard Schaffran died in Dresden[4].

Why It Matters

Gerhard Schaffran ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Schaffran born?

Gerhard Schaffran was born in Leśnica[2].

Where did Gerhard Schaffran die?

Gerhard Schaffran died in Dresden[4].

What did Gerhard Schaffran do for work?

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

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . 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. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, university teacher +1
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  2. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, university teacher +1
    Sex or gender male
    Place of death Dresden
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