Michael Friedrich von Althann

German cardinal (1682-1734)
Person human Q325623
Michael Friedrich von Althann
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Michael Friedrich von Althann

Summary

Michael Friedrich von Althann is a human[1]. He was born in Kłodzko[2]. He was born on July 20, 1682[3]. He died in Vác[4]. He died on June 20, 1734[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], diplomat[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's place of birth was Kłodzko[2].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann died in Vác[4].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann was born on July 20, 1682[3].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann was born on July 12, 1680[10].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann died on June 20, 1734[5].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's father was Michael Wenzel Franz Althann[11].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's professions included Catholic bishop[8].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann held the position of cardinal priest[13].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann held the position of Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[14].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann held the position of ambassador[15].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Vác[16].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann held the position of viceroy of Naples[17].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann was a member of Arcadian Academy[18].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann is recorded as male[20].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's Commons category is recorded as Michael Friedrich von Althann[22].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's given name is recorded as Michael[23].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's given name is recorded as Friedrich[24].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Michael Friedrich von Althann[25].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's Commons gallery is recorded as Michael Friedrich von Althann[26].
  • Michael Friedrich von Althann's described by source is recorded as Zonta, Schlesier an italienischen Universitäten der Frühen Neuzeit 1526-1740, 2000 (Diss., online)[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Friedrich von Althann's place of birth was Kłodzko[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 20, 1682[3] and July 12, 1680[10]. His father was Michael Wenzel Franz Althann[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], diplomat[7], and Catholic bishop[8]. Positions held include cardinal priest[13], a position[28]; Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals[14], a position[29]; ambassador[15], a diplomatic rank[30]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Vác[16]; and viceroy of Naples[17], a public office[31].

Personal Life

Michael Friedrich von Althann's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Michael Friedrich von Althann died on June 20, 1734[5]. He passed away in Vác[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Friedrich von Althann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Michael Friedrich von Althann born?

Michael Friedrich von Althann's place of birth was Kłodzko[2].

Where did Michael Friedrich von Althann die?

Michael Friedrich von Althann died in Vác[4].

Who were Michael Friedrich von Althann's parents?

Michael Friedrich von Althann's father was Michael Wenzel Franz Althann[11].

What did Michael Friedrich von Althann do for work?

Michael Friedrich von Althann worked as Catholic priest[6], diplomat[7], and Catholic bishop[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, diplomat, Catholic bishop
    Position held cardinal priest, Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, ambassador +2
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in 1730 papal conclave, 1721 papal conclave
    Place of birth Kłodzko
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Position held cardinal priest, Camerlengo of the Sacred College of Cardinals, ambassador +2
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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