Karl Hesse

German Roman Catholic prelate
Person human Q1564261
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Karl Hesse

Summary

Karl Hesse is a human[1]. Born in Voßwinkel[2], he… he was born on August 15, 1936[3]. He passed away in Q2535459[4]. He died on May 14, 2023[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 (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karl Hesse was born in Voßwinkel[2].
  • Karl Hesse passed away in Q2535459[4].
  • Karl Hesse was born on August 15, 1936[3].
  • Karl Hesse died on May 14, 2023[5].
  • Karl Hesse held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Karl Hesse's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Karl Hesse's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Karl Hesse held the position of Catholic archbishop[10].
  • Karl Hesse held the position of emeritus bishop[11].
  • Karl Hesse held the position of diocesan bishop[12].
  • Karl Hesse held the position of titular bishop[13].
  • Karl Hesse held the position of auxiliary bishop[14].
  • Karl Hesse received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Karl Hesse's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Karl Hesse is recorded as male[17].
  • Karl Hesse's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Karl Hesse's Commons category is recorded as Karl Hesse[19].
  • Karl Hesse's religious order is recorded as Missionaries of the Sacred Heart[20].
  • Karl Hesse's family name is recorded as Hesse[21].
  • Karl Hesse's given name is recorded as Karl[22].
  • Karl Hesse's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Karl Hesse's consecrator is recorded as Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo[24].
  • Karl Hesse's consecrator is recorded as Herman To Paivu[25].
  • Karl Hesse's consecrator is recorded as Paul-Werner Scheele[26].

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Origins and Family

Karl Hesse was born in Voßwinkel[2]. He was born on August 15, 1936[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Catholic archbishop[10], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[27]; emeritus bishop[11], a title[28]; diocesan bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[29]; titular bishop[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30]; and auxiliary bishop[14], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31].

Recognition

Karl Hesse received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].

Personal Life

Karl Hesse's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Karl Hesse died on May 14, 2023[5]. He passed away in Q2535459[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Hesse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Karl Hesse born?

Karl Hesse's place of birth was Voßwinkel[2].

Where did Karl Hesse die?

Karl Hesse passed away in Q2535459[4].

What did Karl Hesse do for work?

Karl Hesse worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

What awards did Karl Hesse receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . orden-online.de. orden-online.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . 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
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . 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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  1. 3h ago · Hoefler50 · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Citizenship
    Family name Hesse
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