Ruprecht of the Palatinate

Archbishop of Cologne
Person human Q74364
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Ruprecht of the Palatinate

Summary

Ruprecht of the Palatinate is a human[1]. He was born on February 27, 1427[2]. He died in Blankenstein Castle[3]. He died on July 26, 1480[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate passed away in Blankenstein Castle[3].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate was born on February 27, 1427[2].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate died on July 26, 1480[4].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate is buried at Bonn Minster[8].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's father was Louis III, Elector Palatine[9].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's mother was Mathilde van Savoye[10].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate worked as a Catholic priest[5].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's professions included Catholic bishop[6].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[12].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate held the position of Prince-Elector[13].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's education included a stint at University of Cologne[14].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[15].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate is recorded as male[17].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's Commons category is recorded as Robert of Palatinate, Archbishop of Cologne[19].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's given name is recorded as Rupert[20].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's sibling is recorded as Mechthild of the Palatinate[23].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's sibling is recorded as Louis IV, Elector Palatine[24].
  • Ruprecht of the Palatinate's sibling is recorded as Frederick I[25].

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Origins and Family

Ruprecht of the Palatinate was born on February 27, 1427[2]. His father was Louis III, Elector Palatine[9]. His mother was Mathilde van Savoye[10].

Education

Educated at University of Cologne[14], a public university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1388[28], headquartered in Q127699285[29] and Heidelberg University[15], a public research university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1386[32], headquartered in Heidelberg[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[34], in Germany[35], founded in 0800[36] and Prince-Elector[13], a historical position[37].

Personal Life

Ruprecht of the Palatinate's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Ruprecht of the Palatinate died on July 26, 1480[4]. He passed away in Blankenstein Castle[3]. Burial took place at Bonn Minster[8].

Why It Matters

Ruprecht of the Palatinate has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where did Ruprecht of the Palatinate die?

Ruprecht of the Palatinate passed away in Blankenstein Castle[3].

Who were Ruprecht of the Palatinate's parents?

Ruprecht of the Palatinate's father was Louis III, Elector Palatine[9]. Ruprecht of the Palatinate's mother was Mathilde van Savoye[10].

What did Ruprecht of the Palatinate do for work?

Ruprecht of the Palatinate worked as Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].

Where did Ruprecht of the Palatinate go to school?

Ruprecht of the Palatinate was educated at University of Cologne[14] and Heidelberg University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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