Hermann Volk

German catholic theologian (1903-1988)
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Hermann Volk

Summary

Hermann Volk is a human[1]. Born in Hanau-Steinheim[2], he… he was born on +1903-12-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Mainz[4]. He died on +1988-07-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hanau-Steinheim[2], Hermann Volk…
  • Hermann Volk passed away in Mainz[4].
  • Hermann Volk was born on +1903-12-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hermann Volk died on +1988-07-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hermann Volk is buried at Mainz Cathedral[10].
  • Hermann Volk held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Hermann Volk worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Hermann Volk's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Hermann Volk worked as a Catholic bishop[8].
  • Hermann Volk held the position of cardinal[12].
  • Hermann Volk held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Mainz[13].
  • Among Hermann Volk's employers was University of Münster[14].
  • Hermann Volk was educated at University of Fribourg[15].
  • Hermann Volk's education included a stint at University of Münster[16].
  • Hermann Volk received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Hermann Volk was a member of Consilium ad exsequendam Constitutionem de Sacra Liturgia[18].
  • Hermann Volk's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Hermann Volk is recorded as male[20].
  • Hermann Volk's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hermann Volk's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Volk[22].
  • Hermann Volk's family name is recorded as Volk[23].
  • Hermann Volk's given name is recorded as Hermann[24].
  • Hermann Volk's work location is recorded as Münster[25].
  • Hermann Volk's participant in is recorded as October 1978 conclave[26].
  • Hermann Volk's participant in is recorded as August 1978 conclave[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hanau-Steinheim[2], Hermann Volk… he was born on +1903-12-27T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Fribourg[15], a public university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1889[30] and University of Münster[16], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1780[33], headquartered in Münster[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Hermann Volk was employed by University of Münster[14]. Positions held include cardinal[12], a title[35] and Roman Catholic Bishop of Mainz[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1801[38].

Recognition

Hermann Volk received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].

Personal Life

Hermann Volk's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Hermann Volk died on +1988-07-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Mainz[4]. He is buried at Mainz Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Hermann Volk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Volk born?

Hermann Volk's place of birth was Hanau-Steinheim[2].

Where did Hermann Volk die?

Hermann Volk passed away in Mainz[4].

What did Hermann Volk do for work?

Hermann Volk worked as university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Hermann Volk go to school?

Hermann Volk was educated at University of Fribourg[15] and University of Münster[16].

What awards did Hermann Volk receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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