Sebastian Merkle

German priest and church historian (1862–1945)
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Sebastian Merkle

Summary

Sebastian Merkle is a human[1]. Born in Ellwangen[2], he… he was born on August 28, 1862[3]. He passed away in Wargolshausen[4]. He died on April 24, 1945[5]. He worked as a church historian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], author[9], and theologian[10].

Key Facts

  • Sebastian Merkle's place of birth was Ellwangen[2].
  • Sebastian Merkle died in Wargolshausen[4].
  • Sebastian Merkle was born on August 28, 1862[3].
  • Sebastian Merkle died on April 24, 1945[5].
  • Sebastian Merkle held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Sebastian Merkle worked as a church historian[6].
  • Sebastian Merkle's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Sebastian Merkle's professions included Catholic priest[8].
  • Sebastian Merkle's professions included author[9].
  • Sebastian Merkle's professions included theologian[10].
  • Sebastian Merkle worked as a historian[12].
  • Sebastian Merkle's field of work was theology[13].
  • Sebastian Merkle's field of work was history[14].
  • Sebastian Merkle's field of work was history of Christianity[15].
  • Sebastian Merkle's field of work was archaeology[16].
  • Sebastian Merkle was employed by University of Würzburg[17].
  • Sebastian Merkle was educated at University of Tübingen[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Sebastian Merkle is Die katholische Kirche[19].
  • Sebastian Merkle received the Order of Saint Michael[20].
  • Sebastian Merkle received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[21].
  • Sebastian Merkle was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Sebastian Merkle was a member of KDStV Markomannia[23].
  • Sebastian Merkle was a member of K. D. St. V. Cheruscia Würzburg[24].
  • Sebastian Merkle was a member of KDStV Gothia Würzburg[25].
  • Sebastian Merkle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Sebastian Merkle was born in Ellwangen[2]. He was born on August 28, 1862[3].

Education

Sebastian Merkle's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], author[9], theologian[10], and historian[12]. Fields of work include theology[13], an academic discipline[27]; history[14]; history of Christianity[15], an aspect of history[28]; and archaeology[16], an academic discipline[29]. Sebastian Merkle was employed by University of Würzburg[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Sebastian Merkle is Die katholische Kirche[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Michael[20], an order[30], in Electorate of Bavaria[31], founded in 1693[32] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[21], an art prize[33], in Nazi Germany[34], founded in 1932[35].

Personal Life

Sebastian Merkle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[26].

Death and Burial

Sebastian Merkle died on April 24, 1945[5]. He passed away in Wargolshausen[4].

FAQs

Where was Sebastian Merkle born?

Sebastian Merkle's place of birth was Ellwangen[2].

Where did Sebastian Merkle die?

Sebastian Merkle passed away in Wargolshausen[4].

What did Sebastian Merkle do for work?

Sebastian Merkle worked as church historian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], author[9], and theologian[10].

Where did Sebastian Merkle go to school?

Sebastian Merkle was educated at University of Tübingen[18].

What awards did Sebastian Merkle receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[20] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

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