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]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

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[12].
  • 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[13].
  • Sebastian Merkle's field of work was theology[14].
  • Sebastian Merkle's field of work was history[15].
  • Sebastian Merkle's field of work was history of Christianity[16].
  • Sebastian Merkle's field of work was archaeology[17].
  • Sebastian Merkle held the position of Geheimrat[18].
  • Sebastian Merkle was employed by University of Würzburg[19].
  • Sebastian Merkle was educated at University of Tübingen[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Sebastian Merkle is Die katholische Kirche[21].
  • Sebastian Merkle received the Order of Saint Michael[22].
  • Sebastian Merkle received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[23].
  • Sebastian Merkle was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Sebastian Merkle was a member of KDStV Markomannia[25].
  • Sebastian Merkle was a member of K. D. St. V. Cheruscia Würzburg[26].
  • Sebastian Merkle was a member of KDStV Gothia Würzburg[27].

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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[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], university teacher[7], Catholic priest[8], author[9], theologian[10], and historian[13]. Fields of work include theology[14], an academic discipline[28]; history[15], an academic discipline[29]; history of Christianity[16], an aspect of history[30]; and archaeology[17], an academic discipline[31]. Sebastian Merkle was employed by University of Würzburg[19]. He held the position of Geheimrat[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Sebastian Merkle is Die katholische Kirche[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Michael[22], an order[32], in Electorate of Bavaria[33], founded in 1693[34] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[23], an art prize[35], in Nazi Germany[36], founded in 1932[37].

Personal Life

Sebastian Merkle's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[38].

Death and Burial

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

Why It Matters

Sebastian Merkle is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

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[20].

What awards did Sebastian Merkle receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[22] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . 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. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [21] ↑ . 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
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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