Johannes von Geissel

Catholic cardinal (1796-1864)
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Johannes von Geissel
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Johannes von Geissel

Summary

Johannes von Geissel is a human[1]. He was born in Gimmeldingen[2]. He was born on February 5, 1796[3]. He died in Cologne[4]. He died on September 8, 1864[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], composer[8], lyricist[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johannes von Geissel's place of birth was Gimmeldingen[2].
  • Johannes von Geissel died in Cologne[4].
  • Johannes von Geissel was born on February 5, 1796[3].
  • Johannes von Geissel died on September 8, 1864[5].
  • Burial took place at Cologne Cathedral[12].
  • Johannes von Geissel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Johannes von Geissel worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Johannes von Geissel's professions included Catholic deacon[7].
  • Johannes von Geissel worked as a composer[8].
  • Johannes von Geissel worked as a lyricist[9].
  • Johannes von Geissel worked as a Catholic bishop[10].
  • Johannes von Geissel worked as an archbishop[14].
  • Johannes von Geissel held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[15].
  • Johannes von Geissel held the position of cardinal[16].
  • Johannes von Geissel held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Speyer[17].
  • Johannes von Geissel held the position of titular archbishop[18].
  • Johannes von Geissel received the Order of the Black Eagle[19].
  • Johannes von Geissel was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Johannes von Geissel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Johannes von Geissel is recorded as male[22].
  • Johannes von Geissel's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Johannes von Geissel's Commons category is recorded as Johannes von Geissel[24].
  • Johannes von Geissel's given name is recorded as Johannes[25].
  • Johannes von Geissel's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Johannes von Geissel's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes von Geissel's place of birth was Gimmeldingen[2]. He was born on February 5, 1796[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], composer[8], lyricist[9], Catholic bishop[10], and archbishop[14]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], in Germany[29], founded in 0800[30]; cardinal[16], a title[31]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Speyer[17]; and titular archbishop[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[32].

Recognition

Johannes von Geissel received the Order of the Black Eagle[19].

Personal Life

Johannes von Geissel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Johannes von Geissel died on September 8, 1864[5]. He died in Cologne[4]. Burial took place at Cologne Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Johannes von Geissel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Johannes von Geissel born?

Johannes von Geissel's place of birth was Gimmeldingen[2].

Where did Johannes von Geissel die?

Johannes von Geissel passed away in Cologne[4].

What did Johannes von Geissel do for work?

Johannes von Geissel worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic deacon[7], composer[8], lyricist[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

What awards did Johannes von Geissel receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, composer +3
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, composer +3
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32149|batch #32149]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (33)"
  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of
    Award received Order of the Black Eagle
    Position held Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne, cardinal, Roman Catholic Bishop of Speyer +1
    Consecrator Joseph Maria Fraunberg, Peter Richarz
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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