Konrad von Preysing

German Roman Catholic cardinal (1880-1950)
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Konrad von Preysing

Summary

Konrad von Preysing is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schloss Kronwinkl[2]. He was born on August 30, 1880[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on December 21, 1950[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], resistance fighter[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Konrad von Preysing's place of birth was Schloss Kronwinkl[2].
  • Konrad von Preysing passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Konrad von Preysing was born on August 30, 1880[3].
  • Konrad von Preysing died on December 21, 1950[5].
  • Konrad von Preysing is buried at St. Hedwig's Cathedral[11].
  • Konrad von Preysing's father was Johann Kaspar Anton von Preysing-Lichtenegg-Moos[12].
  • Konrad von Preysing's mother was Hedwig Preysing[13].
  • Konrad von Preysing held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Konrad von Preysing worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Konrad von Preysing worked as a resistance fighter[7].
  • Konrad von Preysing worked as a theologian[8].
  • Konrad von Preysing's professions included Catholic bishop[9].
  • Konrad von Preysing held the position of cardinal[15].
  • Konrad von Preysing held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Berlin[16].
  • Konrad von Preysing held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Eichstätt[17].
  • Konrad von Preysing held the position of apostolic administrator[18].
  • Konrad von Preysing's education included a stint at Collegium Canisianum[19].
  • Konrad von Preysing's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Konrad von Preysing is recorded as male[21].
  • Konrad von Preysing's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Konrad von Preysing's noble title is recorded as count[23].
  • Konrad von Preysing's Commons category is recorded as Konrad Graf von Preysing[24].
  • Konrad von Preysing's archives at is recorded as Staatsarchiv Landshut[25].
  • The cause of death was disease[26].
  • Konrad von Preysing's given name is recorded as Konrad[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Schloss Kronwinkl[2], Konrad von Preysing… he was born on August 30, 1880[3]. His father was Johann Kaspar Anton von Preysing-Lichtenegg-Moos[12]. His mother was Hedwig Preysing[13].

Education

Konrad von Preysing was educated at Collegium Canisianum[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], resistance fighter[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9]. Positions held include cardinal[15], a title[28]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Berlin[16], a historical episcopal title[29], founded in 1930[30]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Eichstätt[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31]; and apostolic administrator[18], a position[32].

Personal Life

Konrad von Preysing's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Konrad von Preysing died on December 21, 1950[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was disease[26]. Burial took place at St. Hedwig's Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Konrad von Preysing ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Konrad von Preysing born?

Born in Schloss Kronwinkl[2], Konrad von Preysing…

Where did Konrad von Preysing die?

Konrad von Preysing died in Berlin[4].

Who were Konrad von Preysing's parents?

Konrad von Preysing's father was Johann Kaspar Anton von Preysing-Lichtenegg-Moos[12]. Konrad von Preysing's mother was Hedwig Preysing[13].

What did Konrad von Preysing do for work?

Konrad von Preysing worked as Catholic priest[6], resistance fighter[7], theologian[8], and Catholic bishop[9].

Where did Konrad von Preysing go to school?

Konrad von Preysing was educated at Collegium Canisianum[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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