Klaus Hemmerle

Bishop of Aachen (1929-1994)
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Klaus Hemmerle

Summary

Klaus Hemmerle is a human[1]. Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], he… he was born on April 3, 1929[3]. He died in Aachen[4]. He died on January 23, 1994[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], Catholic theologian[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], Klaus Hemmerle…
  • Klaus Hemmerle passed away in Aachen[4].
  • Klaus Hemmerle was born on April 3, 1929[3].
  • Klaus Hemmerle died on January 23, 1994[5].
  • Klaus Hemmerle is buried at Aachen Cathedral[12].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's father was Franz-Valentin Hemmerle[13].
  • Klaus Hemmerle held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Klaus Hemmerle worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Klaus Hemmerle worked as a Catholic priest[7].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's professions included philosopher[8].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's professions included Catholic theologian[9].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's professions included Catholic bishop[10].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's field of work was Catholic philosophy[15].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's field of work was Catholic theology[16].
  • Klaus Hemmerle held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Aachen[17].
  • Among Klaus Hemmerle's employers was University of Bonn[18].
  • Klaus Hemmerle was employed by University of Freiburg[19].
  • Among Klaus Hemmerle's employers was Ruhr University Bochum[20].
  • Klaus Hemmerle received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Klaus Hemmerle received the honorary doctor of the RWTH Aachen University[22].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Klaus Hemmerle is recorded as male[24].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's Commons category is recorded as Klaus Hemmerle[26].
  • Klaus Hemmerle's family name is recorded as Hemmerle[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], Klaus Hemmerle… he was born on April 3, 1929[3]. His father was Franz-Valentin Hemmerle[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], Catholic theologian[9], and Catholic bishop[10]. Fields of work include Catholic philosophy[15] and Catholic theology[16]. Employers include University of Bonn[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; University of Freiburg[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]; and Ruhr University Bochum[20], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1962[38], headquartered in Bochum[39]. Klaus Hemmerle held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Aachen[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], a decoration[40], in Germany[41] and honorary doctor of the RWTH Aachen University[22], an award[42], in Germany[43].

Personal Life

Klaus Hemmerle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Klaus Hemmerle died on January 23, 1994[5]. He died in Aachen[4]. He is buried at Aachen Cathedral[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Klaus Hemmerle include Klaus Hemmerle Award[44], an award[45], founded in 2004[46].

Why It Matters

Klaus Hemmerle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

Entities named for him include Klaus Hemmerle Award[44], an award[45], founded in 2004[46].

FAQs

Where was Klaus Hemmerle born?

Klaus Hemmerle was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Klaus Hemmerle die?

Klaus Hemmerle passed away in Aachen[4].

Who were Klaus Hemmerle's parents?

Klaus Hemmerle's father was Franz-Valentin Hemmerle[13].

What did Klaus Hemmerle do for work?

Klaus Hemmerle worked as university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], philosopher[8], Catholic theologian[9], and Catholic bishop[10].

What awards did Klaus Hemmerle receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21] and honorary doctor of the RWTH Aachen University[22].

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  11. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial Aachen Cathedral
    Place of birth Freiburg im Breisgau
    Award received Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, honorary doctor of the RWTH Aachen University
    Given name Klaus
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