Rudolf von Scherenberg

German prince-Bishop
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Rudolf von Scherenberg

Summary

Rudolf von Scherenberg is a human[1]. Born in Frankenwinheim[2], he… he was born on 1401[3]. He passed away in Marienberg Fortress[4]. He died on April 29, 1495[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf von Scherenberg was born in Frankenwinheim[2].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg died in Marienberg Fortress[4].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg was born on 1401[3].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg died on April 29, 1495[5].
  • Burial took place at Wurzburg Cathedral[9].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg[11].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg held the position of bishop[12].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg was educated at Leipzig University[13].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg was educated at Heidelberg University[14].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg is recorded as male[16].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's Commons category is recorded as Rudolf II. von Scherenberg[19].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's family name is recorded as von Scherenberg[20].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's given name is recorded as Rudolf[21].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's described by source is recorded as Regesta Imperii XIII[23].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's consecrator is recorded as Heinrich IV. von Absberg[25].
  • Rudolf von Scherenberg's consecrator is recorded as Johannes Hutter[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Frankenwinheim[2], Rudolf von Scherenberg… he was born on 1401[3].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[13], a public university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1409[29], headquartered in Leipzig[30] and Heidelberg University[14], a public research university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1386[33], headquartered in Heidelberg[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg[11], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35] and bishop[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[36].

Personal Life

Rudolf von Scherenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Rudolf von Scherenberg died on April 29, 1495[5]. He died in Marienberg Fortress[4]. Burial took place at Wurzburg Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Rudolf von Scherenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf von Scherenberg born?

Rudolf von Scherenberg's place of birth was Frankenwinheim[2].

Where did Rudolf von Scherenberg die?

Rudolf von Scherenberg passed away in Marienberg Fortress[4].

What did Rudolf von Scherenberg do for work?

Rudolf von Scherenberg worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Rudolf von Scherenberg go to school?

Rudolf von Scherenberg was educated at Leipzig University[13] and Heidelberg University[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Educated at Leipzig University, Heidelberg University
    Instance of human
    Position held Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg, bishop
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