Willem van Bergen

French priest
Person human Q2139653
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Willem van Bergen

Summary

Willem van Bergen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Antwerp[2]. He was born on January 1, 1551[3]. He passed away in Cambrai[4]. He died on April 27, 1609[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Willem van Bergen was born in Antwerp[2].
  • Willem van Bergen died in Cambrai[4].
  • Willem van Bergen was born on January 1, 1551[3].
  • Willem van Bergen died on April 27, 1609[5].
  • Burial took place at Old Cambrai Cathedral[8].
  • Willem van Bergen's father was Frédéric de Glymes, Baron de Grimberghe[9].
  • Willem van Bergen's mother was Anna Sterck[10].
  • Willem van Bergen held citizenship in France[11].
  • Willem van Bergen worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Willem van Bergen held the position of Catholic archbishop[12].
  • Willem van Bergen held the position of diocesan bishop[13].
  • Willem van Bergen was educated at University of Burgundy Europe[14].
  • Willem van Bergen was educated at University of Bologna[15].
  • Willem van Bergen's education included a stint at University of Padua[16].
  • Willem van Bergen's education included a stint at Old University of Leuven[17].
  • Willem van Bergen was educated at University of Douai[18].
  • Willem van Bergen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Willem van Bergen is recorded as male[20].
  • Willem van Bergen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Willem van Bergen's Commons category is recorded as Guillaume de Berghes[22].
  • Willem van Bergen's given name is recorded as Willem[23].
  • Willem van Bergen's replaces is recorded as Laevinus Torrentius[24].
  • Willem van Bergen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Willem van Bergen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Guillaume de Berghes'}[26].
  • Willem van Bergen's consecrator is recorded as Mathias Hovius[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Antwerp[2], Willem van Bergen… he was born on January 1, 1551[3]. His father was Frédéric de Glymes, Baron de Grimberghe[9]. His mother was Anna Sterck[10].

Education

Educated at University of Burgundy Europe[14], an educational institution[28], in France[29], founded in 1722[30], headquartered in Dijon[31]; University of Bologna[15], a public university[32], in Italy[33], founded in 1088[34], headquartered in Bologna[35]; University of Padua[16], a university[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1222[38], headquartered in Padua[39]; Old University of Leuven[17], a Studium Generale[40], in Duchy of Brabant[41], founded in 1425[42]; and University of Douai[18], a university[43], in France[44], founded in 1559[45].

Career and Affiliations

Willem van Bergen's professions included Catholic priest[6]. Positions held include Catholic archbishop[12], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[46] and diocesan bishop[13], an ecclesiastical occupation[47].

Personal Life

Willem van Bergen's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Willem van Bergen died on April 27, 1609[5]. He died in Cambrai[4]. He is buried at Old Cambrai Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Willem van Bergen is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Willem van Bergen born?

Born in Antwerp[2], Willem van Bergen…

Where did Willem van Bergen die?

Willem van Bergen died in Cambrai[4].

Who were Willem van Bergen's parents?

Willem van Bergen's father was Frédéric de Glymes, Baron de Grimberghe[9]. Willem van Bergen's mother was Anna Sterck[10].

What did Willem van Bergen do for work?

Willem van Bergen worked as Catholic priest[6].

Where did Willem van Bergen go to school?

Willem van Bergen was educated at University of Burgundy Europe[14], University of Bologna[15], University of Padua[16], and Old University of Leuven[17].

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  7. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [18] . Biographie Nationale de Belgique. wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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