Julius Döpfner
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Summary
Julius Döpfner was born on August 26, 1913[1], in Hausen[2]. He died on July 24, 1976[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], theologian[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (592 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Frauenkirche[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Ethnic group: Germans[11]
- Field of work: Catholic theology[12], pastoral care[13]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Munich and Freising[14], cardinal[15], Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg[16], Roman Catholic Bishop of Berlin[17], President of the German Bishops' Conference[18]
- Educated at: University of Würzburg[19]
- Award received: Bavarian Order of Merit[20], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], honorary doctor of the University of Munich[23], Honorary doctorate from the Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg[24]
- Member of: Katholischer Studentenverein Askania-Burgundia Berlin[25]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Julius Döpfner[28]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[29]
- Family name: Döpfner[30]
- Given name: Julius[31], August[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:Julius Döpfner[33]
- Work location: Würzburg[34], Berlin[35], Munich[36], Freising[37], Rome[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Participant in: 1963 conclave[40], Second Vatican Council[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[42], French[43]
- Consecrator: Joseph Otto Kolb[44], Joseph Schröffer[45], Artur Michael Landgraf[46]
Why It Matters
Julius Döpfner has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Julius Döpfner born?
Julius Döpfner was born in Hausen[2].
Where did Julius Döpfner die?
Julius Döpfner passed away in Munich[4].
What did Julius Döpfner do for work?
Julius Döpfner worked as a Catholic priest[5], theologian[6], and Catholic bishop[7].
Where did Julius Döpfner go to school?
Julius Döpfner was educated at University of Würzburg[19].
What awards did Julius Döpfner receive?
Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[20], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], and honorary doctor of the University of Munich[23].