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Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.

father of Pope Benedict XVI (1877–1959)
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Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.

Summary

Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. is a human[1]. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. was born in Rickering[2]. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. was born on March 6, 1877[3]. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. passed away in Traunstein[4]. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. died on August 25, 1959[5]. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. worked as a police officer[6].

Key Facts

  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. was born in Rickering[2].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. passed away in Traunstein[4].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. was born on March 6, 1877[3].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. died on August 25, 1959[5].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. is buried at Q131844535[7].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s father was Josef Ratzinger[8].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s mother was Katharina Schmid[9].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. was married to Maria Peintner[10].
  • A child of Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. was Benedict XVI[11].
  • A child of Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. was Georg Ratzinger[12].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. worked as a police officer[6].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. is recorded as male[13].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s family name is recorded as Ratzinger[15].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s given name is recorded as Joseph[16].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s birth name is recorded as Josephus Ratzinger[17].
  • Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s different from is recorded as Benedict XVI[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rickering[2], Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.… Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. was born on March 6, 1877[3]. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s father was Josef Ratzinger[8]. His mother was Katharina Schmid[9].

Career and Affiliations

Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s professions included police officer[6].

Personal Life

Among Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s spouses was Maria Peintner[10]. Children include Benedict XVI[11], a Latin Catholic priest[19], 1927–2022[20], of Germany[21], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour[22], specialised in Christian theology[23] and Georg Ratzinger[12], a Catholic priest[24], 1924–2020[25], of Germany[26], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[27], specialised in church music[28].

Death and Burial

Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. died on August 25, 1959[5]. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. died in Traunstein[4]. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. is buried at Q131844535[7].

FAQs

Where was Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. born?

Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. was born in Rickering[2].

Where did Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. die?

Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. passed away in Traunstein[4].

Who were Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s parents?

Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s father was Josef Ratzinger[8]. Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s mother was Katharina Schmid[9].

Who was Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. married to?

Joseph Ratzinger, Sr.'s spouses include Maria Peintner[10].

What did Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. do for work?

Joseph Ratzinger, Sr. worked as police officer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . data.matricula-online.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Genealogics. data.matricula-online.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Genealogics. data.matricula-online.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . data.matricula-online.eu. data.matricula-online.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . data.matricula-online.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . data.matricula-online.eu. data.matricula-online.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Trade · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Occupation → police officer
    Date of death → +1959-08-25T00:00:00Z
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