Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim

historian, auxiliary bishop of Trier, originator of Febronianism
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Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim

Summary

Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim is a human[1]. Born in Trier[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1701[3]. He passed away in Montquintin Castle[4]. He died on September 2, 1790[5]. He worked as a historian[6], theologian[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Trier[2], Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim…
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim died in Montquintin Castle[4].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim was born on January 27, 1701[3].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim was born on January 1, 1701[12].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim died on September 2, 1790[5].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim died on January 1, 1790[13].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • German was Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's native language[15].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's professions included historian[6].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's professions included theologian[7].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim worked as a Catholic deacon[8].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim worked as a Catholic priest[9].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim worked as a Catholic bishop[10].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim held the position of auxiliary bishop[16].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim held the position of titular bishop[17].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim held the position of vicar general[18].
  • Among Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's employers was Trier University[19].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's education included a stint at Old University of Leuven[20].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim is recorded as male[22].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's Commons category is recorded as Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim[24].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's archives at is recorded as Municipal Library Trier[25].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim earned the academic degree of Doktor Nauk in Psychology[26].
  • Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim earned the academic degree of Doctor of Juridical Science[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Trier[2], Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim… Recorded date of birth include January 27, 1701[3] and January 1, 1701[12]. German was his native language[15].

Education

Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's education included a stint at Old University of Leuven[20]. Academic degrees include Doktor Nauk in Psychology[26] and Doctor of Juridical Science[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], theologian[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. Among Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's employers was Trier University[19]. Positions held include auxiliary bishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28]; titular bishop[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29]; and vicar general[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[30].

Personal Life

Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 2, 1790[5] and January 1, 1790[13]. Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim passed away in Montquintin Castle[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim include Febronianism[31], a Catholicism[32].

Why It Matters

Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for him include Febronianism[31], a Catholicism[32].

FAQs

Where was Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim born?

Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim was born in Trier[2].

Where did Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim die?

Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim passed away in Montquintin Castle[4].

What did Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim do for work?

Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim worked as historian[6], theologian[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic priest[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

Where did Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim go to school?

Johann Nikolaus von Hontheim was educated at Old University of Leuven[20].

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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