Michael von Faulhaber

German Roman Catholic Cardinal (1869-1952)
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Michael von Faulhaber
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Michael von Faulhaber

Summary

Michael von Faulhaber is a human[1]. He was born in Heidenfeld[2]. He was born on March 5, 1869[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on June 12, 1952[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], theologian[8], university teacher[9], and resistance fighter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Michael von Faulhaber was born in Heidenfeld[2].
  • Michael von Faulhaber died in Munich[4].
  • Michael von Faulhaber was born on March 5, 1869[3].
  • Michael von Faulhaber died on June 12, 1952[5].
  • Michael von Faulhaber is buried at Frauenkirche[12].
  • Michael von Faulhaber's father was Michael Faulhaber[13].
  • Michael von Faulhaber's mother was Margarete Faulhaber[14].
  • Michael von Faulhaber held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Michael von Faulhaber worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Michael von Faulhaber's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Michael von Faulhaber worked as a theologian[8].
  • Michael von Faulhaber worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Michael von Faulhaber worked as a resistance fighter[10].
  • Michael von Faulhaber worked as a politician[16].
  • Michael von Faulhaber held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Speyer[17].
  • Michael von Faulhaber held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Munich and Freising[18].
  • Michael von Faulhaber held the position of cardinal[19].
  • Michael von Faulhaber held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Speyer[20].
  • Among Michael von Faulhaber's employers was University of Strasbourg[21].
  • Michael von Faulhaber was educated at Celtis Gymnasium[22].
  • Michael von Faulhaber's education included a stint at Q15613261[23].
  • Michael von Faulhaber was educated at Q2109625[24].
  • Michael von Faulhaber's education included a stint at University of Würzburg[25].
  • Michael von Faulhaber received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].
  • Michael von Faulhaber received the Order of Saint Hubert[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael von Faulhaber was born in Heidenfeld[2]. He was born on March 5, 1869[3]. His father was Michael Faulhaber[13]. His mother was Margarete Faulhaber[14].

Education

Educated at Celtis Gymnasium[22], a humanistic gymnasium[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1632[30]; Q15613261[23], a gymnasium[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1886[33]; Q2109625[24], a school[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1716[36]; and University of Würzburg[25], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1402[39], headquartered in Würzburg[40]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Theology[41] and professor[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], theologian[8], university teacher[9], resistance fighter[10], and politician[16]. Michael von Faulhaber was employed by University of Strasbourg[21]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Speyer[17]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Munich and Freising[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[43], founded in 1818[44]; and cardinal[19], a title[45].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], a grade of an order[46], in Germany[47]; Order of Saint Hubert[27], an order of chivalry[48], in Kingdom of Bavaria[49], founded in 1473[50]; honorary citizen of Munich[51], an award[52], in Germany[53]; Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[54], an order of merit[55], in Kingdom of Bavaria[56], founded in 1808[57]; Iron Cross 2nd Class[58], a grade of an order[59]; and Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[60], an order of merit[61], in Kingdom of Bavaria[62], founded in 1866[63].

Personal Life

Michael von Faulhaber's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[64].

Death and Burial

Michael von Faulhaber died on June 12, 1952[5]. He died in Munich[4]. He is buried at Frauenkirche[12].

Why It Matters

Michael von Faulhaber ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (351 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Michael von Faulhaber born?

Michael von Faulhaber's place of birth was Heidenfeld[2].

Where did Michael von Faulhaber die?

Michael von Faulhaber passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Michael von Faulhaber's parents?

Michael von Faulhaber's father was Michael Faulhaber[13]. Michael von Faulhaber's mother was Margarete Faulhaber[14].

What did Michael von Faulhaber do for work?

Michael von Faulhaber worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], theologian[8], university teacher[9], and resistance fighter[10].

Where did Michael von Faulhaber go to school?

Michael von Faulhaber was educated at Celtis Gymnasium[22], Q15613261[23], Q2109625[24], and University of Würzburg[25].

What awards did Michael von Faulhaber receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], Order of Saint Hubert[27], honorary citizen of Munich[51], and Merit Order of the Bavarian Crown[54].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7h ago · SajoR · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 16d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, theologian +3
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  3. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, theologian +3
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  5. 6w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Heidenfeld
    Employer University of Strasbourg
    Employer
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
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