John William Behnken

Lutheran pastor, LCMS president (1884–1968)
Person human Q1524760
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John William Behnken

Summary

John William Behnken is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cypress[2]. He was born on March 19, 1884[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on February 23, 1968[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and pastor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John William Behnken was born in Cypress[2].
  • John William Behnken died in Hollywood[4].
  • John William Behnken was born on March 19, 1884[3].
  • John William Behnken died on February 23, 1968[5].
  • John William Behnken is buried at Concordia Cemetery[9].
  • John William Behnken held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John William Behnken worked as a theologian[6].
  • John William Behnken's professions included pastor[7].
  • John William Behnken held the position of President[11].
  • John William Behnken's education included a stint at Concordia Seminary[12].
  • John William Behnken received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].
  • John William Behnken received the Doctor of Divinity[14].
  • John William Behnken received the Doctor of Laws[15].
  • John William Behnken's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].
  • John William Behnken is recorded as male[17].
  • John William Behnken's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John William Behnken's instance of is recorded as subject heading[19].
  • John William Behnken's family name is recorded as Behnken[20].
  • John William Behnken's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John William Behnken's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cypress[2], John William Behnken… he was born on March 19, 1884[3].

Education

John William Behnken was educated at Concordia Seminary[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and pastor[7]. John William Behnken held the position of President[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], a grade of an order[23], in Germany[24]; Doctor of Divinity[14], an honorary degree[25]; and Doctor of Laws[15], an academic degree[26].

Personal Life

John William Behnken's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].

Death and Burial

John William Behnken died on February 23, 1968[5]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He is buried at Concordia Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John William Behnken ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John William Behnken born?

Born in Cypress[2], John William Behnken…

Where did John William Behnken die?

John William Behnken passed away in Hollywood[4].

What did John William Behnken do for work?

John William Behnken worked as theologian[6] and pastor[7].

Where did John William Behnken go to school?

John William Behnken was educated at Concordia Seminary[12].

What awards did John William Behnken receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Doctor of Divinity[14], and Doctor of Laws[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . id.loc.gov. id.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . id.loc.gov. id.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . concordiahistoricalinstitute.org. concordiahistoricalinstitute.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . concordiahistoricalinstitute.org. concordiahistoricalinstitute.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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