Johann IV. von Hoya

German nobleman in the 16c
Person human Q1694775
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Johann IV. von Hoya

Summary

Johann IV. von Hoya is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vyborg[2]. He was born on April 18, 1529[3]. He died in Schloss Ahaus[4]. He died on April 5, 1574[5]. He worked as a judge[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Vyborg[2], Johann IV. von Hoya…
  • Johann IV. von Hoya passed away in Schloss Ahaus[4].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya was born on April 18, 1529[3].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya died on April 5, 1574[5].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's father was John VII of Hoya[10].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's mother was Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa[11].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's professions included judge[6].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's professions included Catholic priest[7].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya held the position of Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück[13].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[14].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Paderborn[15].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya was educated at University of Paris[16].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya is recorded as male[18].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's noble title is recorded as Prince-Bishop[20].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's Commons category is recorded as Johann II. von Hoya[21].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's given name is recorded as Johann[22].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's work location is recorded as Münster[23].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's consecrator is recorded as Johannes Kridt[26].
  • Johann IV. von Hoya's sibling is recorded as Per Brahe the Elder[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Vyborg[2], Johann IV. von Hoya… he was born on April 18, 1529[3]. His father was John VII of Hoya[10]. His mother was Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa[11].

Education

Johann IV. von Hoya was educated at University of Paris[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück[13]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Germany[29]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Paderborn[15].

Personal Life

Johann IV. von Hoya's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Johann IV. von Hoya died on April 5, 1574[5]. He died in Schloss Ahaus[4].

Why It Matters

Johann IV. von Hoya is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Johann IV. von Hoya born?

Johann IV. von Hoya was born in Vyborg[2].

Where did Johann IV. von Hoya die?

Johann IV. von Hoya passed away in Schloss Ahaus[4].

Who were Johann IV. von Hoya's parents?

Johann IV. von Hoya's father was John VII of Hoya[10]. Johann IV. von Hoya's mother was Margareta Eriksdotter Vasa[11].

What did Johann IV. von Hoya do for work?

Johann IV. von Hoya worked as judge[6], Catholic priest[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

Where did Johann IV. von Hoya go to school?

Johann IV. von Hoya was educated at University of Paris[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . resource.database.rag-online.org. resource.database.rag-online.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Father John VII of Hoya
    Citizenship
    Sex or gender male
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