William Egon of Fürstenberg

Catholic cardinal (1629-1704)
Person human Q70876
William Egon of Fürstenberg
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William Egon of Fürstenberg

Summary

William Egon of Fürstenberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schloss Heiligenberg[2]. He was born on December 2, 1629[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on April 10, 1704[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 (38 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's place of birth was Schloss Heiligenberg[2].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg passed away in Paris[4].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg was born on December 2, 1629[3].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg died on April 10, 1704[5].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg is buried at Royal abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés[9].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's father was Egon VIII of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg[10].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's mother was Princess Anna Maria of Hohenzollern-Hechingen[11].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg held the position of cardinal[12].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz[13].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Strasbourg[14].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg held the position of Q131914803[15].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg held the position of Q131914818[16].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's education included a stint at Dreikönigsgymnasium[17].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg was educated at Old University of Leuven[18].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[19].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg received the Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit[20].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg received the Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[21].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg was a member of Q107757251[22].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg is recorded as male[24].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's family is recorded as House of Fürstenberg[26].
  • William Egon of Fürstenberg's Commons category is recorded as William Egon of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg, Cardinal[27].

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Origins and Family

William Egon of Fürstenberg was born in Schloss Heiligenberg[2]. He was born on December 2, 1629[3]. His father was Egon VIII of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg[10]. His mother was Princess Anna Maria of Hohenzollern-Hechingen[11].

Education

Educated at Dreikönigsgymnasium[17], a gymnasium[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1450[30]; Old University of Leuven[18], a Studium Generale[31], in Duchy of Brabant[32], founded in 1425[33]; and Pontifical Gregorian University[19], a pontifical university[34], in Italy[35], founded in 1551[36], headquartered in Roman College[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include cardinal[12], a title[38]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Metz[13], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[39], founded in 0300[40]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Strasbourg[14]; Q131914803[15]; and Q131914818[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit[20], a grade of an order[41], in Kingdom of France[42] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[21], a grade of an order[43], in Kingdom of France[44].

Personal Life

William Egon of Fürstenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

William Egon of Fürstenberg died on April 10, 1704[5]. He died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Royal abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés[9].

Why It Matters

William Egon of Fürstenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was William Egon of Fürstenberg born?

William Egon of Fürstenberg was born in Schloss Heiligenberg[2].

Where did William Egon of Fürstenberg die?

William Egon of Fürstenberg died in Paris[4].

Who were William Egon of Fürstenberg's parents?

William Egon of Fürstenberg's father was Egon VIII of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg[10]. William Egon of Fürstenberg's mother was Princess Anna Maria of Hohenzollern-Hechingen[11].

What did William Egon of Fürstenberg do for work?

William Egon of Fürstenberg worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did William Egon of Fürstenberg go to school?

William Egon of Fürstenberg was educated at Dreikönigsgymnasium[17], Old University of Leuven[18], and Pontifical Gregorian University[19].

What awards did William Egon of Fürstenberg receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Holy Spirit[20] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[21].

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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  17. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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