John Christopher of Westerstetten

German bishop (1563-1637)
Person human Q1167762
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Summary

John Christopher of Westerstetten is a human[1]. He was born in Wasseralfingen[2]. He was born on January 6, 1563[3]. He passed away in Eichstätt[4]. He died on July 28, 1637[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Christopher of Westerstetten was born in Wasseralfingen[2].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten passed away in Eichstätt[4].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten was born on January 6, 1563[3].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten died on July 28, 1637[5].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten held the position of diocesan bishop[10].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten held the position of bishop[11].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten held the position of Prince-Provost[12].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten is recorded as male[14].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's Commons category is recorded as Johann Christoph von Westerstetten[16].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's given name is recorded as Johann[17].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's work location is recorded as Ellwangen[18].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's work location is recorded as Eichstätt[19].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's described by source is recorded as Golvers: Johann Schreck Terrentius SJ (2020)[20].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's consecrator is recorded as Heinrich V. von Knöringen[22].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's consecrator is recorded as Sebastian Breuning[23].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's consecrator is recorded as Georg Christoph Rösch[24].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's P14608 is recorded as 115772316[25].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's P14927 is recorded as 115772316[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Christopher of Westerstetten was born in Wasseralfingen[2]. He was born on January 6, 1563[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include diocesan bishop[10], an ecclesiastical occupation[27]; bishop[11], an ecclesiastical occupation[28]; and Prince-Provost[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[29].

Personal Life

John Christopher of Westerstetten's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[13].

Death and Burial

John Christopher of Westerstetten died on July 28, 1637[5]. He passed away in Eichstätt[4].

Why It Matters

John Christopher of Westerstetten ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was John Christopher of Westerstetten born?

Born in Wasseralfingen[2].

Where did John Christopher of Westerstetten die?

John Christopher of Westerstetten passed away in Eichstätt[4].

What did John Christopher of Westerstetten do for work?

John Christopher of Westerstetten worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 115772316
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  2. 9w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-08-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image of grave → Eichstätt Domkreuzgang Südflügel Grabplatte Johann Christoph
    Described by source → Golvers: Johann Schreck Terrentius SJ (2020)
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  3. 10w ago · HeinrichStuerzl · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Coat of arms image → Willibaldsburg Eichstätt -Vorburg Torhaus (1) (cropped).jpg
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  5. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 115772316
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  6. 23w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → —
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    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
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