Melchior von Diepenbrock

Catholic cardinal (1798-1853)
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Melchior von Diepenbrock

Summary

Melchior von Diepenbrock is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bocholt[2]. He was born on January 6, 1798[3]. He died in Schloss Johannisburg[4]. He died on January 20, 1853[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], politician[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's place of birth was Bocholt[2].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock died in Schloss Johannisburg[4].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock was born on January 6, 1798[3].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock died on January 20, 1853[5].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock is buried at Wrocław Cathedral[10].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's professions included politician[7].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock held the position of cardinal priest[12].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock held the position of Prince-Bishop[13].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[14].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Wrocław[15].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock held the position of Member of the Diet of Austrian Silesia[16].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock received the honorary citizen of Regensburg[17].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock is recorded as male[19].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's noble title is recorded as baron[21].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's Commons category is recorded as Melchior von Diepenbrock[22].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's family name is recorded as Diepenbrock[23].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's given name is recorded as Melchior[24].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's work location is recorded as Wrocław[25].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's described by source is recorded as Neue Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Melchior von Diepenbrock's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: DE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1798-01-06[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1853-01-20[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: d21d07f1-fcea-4c2f-b9ee-ed3b5af8cb64[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Melchior von Diepenbrock's place of birth was Bocholt[2]. He was born on January 6, 1798[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], politician[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal priest[12], a position[33]; Prince-Bishop[13], a noble title[34]; Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[14], a position[35], in German Empire of 1848/1849[36]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Wrocław[15], a historical episcopal title[37], in German Reich[38], founded in 1000[39]; and Member of the Diet of Austrian Silesia[16].

Recognition

Melchior von Diepenbrock received the honorary citizen of Regensburg[17].

Personal Life

Melchior von Diepenbrock's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[18].

Death and Burial

Melchior von Diepenbrock died on January 20, 1853[5]. He passed away in Schloss Johannisburg[4]. He is buried at Wrocław Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Melchior von Diepenbrock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Melchior von Diepenbrock born?

Melchior von Diepenbrock's place of birth was Bocholt[2].

Where did Melchior von Diepenbrock die?

Melchior von Diepenbrock passed away in Schloss Johannisburg[4].

What did Melchior von Diepenbrock do for work?

Melchior von Diepenbrock worked as Catholic priest[6], politician[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

What awards did Melchior von Diepenbrock receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Regensburg[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Work location Wrocław
    Position held cardinal priest, Prince-Bishop, Member of the Frankfurt Parliament +2
    Noble title baron
    Occupation Catholic priest, politician, Catholic bishop
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, politician, Catholic bishop
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  3. 6w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Wrocław Cathedral
    Occupation
    Sex or gender male
    Place of death Schloss Johannisburg
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