Martin Rutten

Belgian theologian and bishop (1841-1927)
Person human Q1756393
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Martin Rutten

Summary

Martin Rutten is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geistingen[2]. He was born on December 17, 1841[3]. He died in Liège[4]. He died on July 17, 1927[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic bishop[9], and school teacher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Martin Rutten's place of birth was Geistingen[2].
  • Martin Rutten died in Liège[4].
  • Martin Rutten was born on December 17, 1841[3].
  • Martin Rutten was born on December 18, 1841[12].
  • Martin Rutten died on July 17, 1927[5].
  • Martin Rutten is buried at Geistingen[13].
  • Martin Rutten's father was Jan Renier Rutten[14].
  • Martin Rutten's mother was Petronella Zegers[15].
  • Martin Rutten held citizenship in Belgium[16].
  • Martin Rutten's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Martin Rutten worked as a theologian[7].
  • Martin Rutten worked as a Catholic deacon[8].
  • Martin Rutten's professions included Catholic bishop[9].
  • Martin Rutten worked as a school teacher[10].
  • Martin Rutten's professions included head teacher[17].
  • Martin Rutten held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Liege[18].
  • Martin Rutten held the position of diocesan bishop[19].
  • Martin Rutten held the position of canon[20].
  • Martin Rutten held the position of vicar general[21].
  • Martin Rutten held the position of president[22].
  • Martin Rutten was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[23].
  • Martin Rutten's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].
  • Martin Rutten is recorded as male[25].
  • Martin Rutten's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Martin Rutten's family name is recorded as Rutten[27].

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Origins and Family

Martin Rutten was born in Geistingen[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 17, 1841[3] and December 18, 1841[12]. His father was Jan Renier Rutten[14]. His mother was Petronella Zegers[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic bishop[9], school teacher[10], and head teacher[17]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Liege[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[28], founded in 0720[29]; diocesan bishop[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[30]; canon[20], a Christian religious occupation[31]; vicar general[21], an ecclesiastical occupation[32]; and president[22], a corporate title[33].

Personal Life

Martin Rutten's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[24].

Death and Burial

Martin Rutten died on July 17, 1927[5]. He passed away in Liège[4]. Burial took place at Geistingen[13].

Why It Matters

Martin Rutten has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Martin Rutten born?

Born in Geistingen[2], Martin Rutten…

Where did Martin Rutten die?

Martin Rutten passed away in Liège[4].

Who were Martin Rutten's parents?

Martin Rutten's father was Jan Renier Rutten[14]. Martin Rutten's mother was Petronella Zegers[15].

What did Martin Rutten do for work?

Martin Rutten worked as Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], Catholic deacon[8], Catholic bishop[9], and school teacher[10].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Hoefler50 · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gcatholic person id 14290
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  2. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Geistingen
    Member of
    Citizenship
    Relative Jan Rutten, Jozef Rutten
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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