Alfred Bengsch
German cleric, Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal (1921–1979)
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Summary
Alfred Bengsch was born on September 10, 1921[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on December 13, 1979[3], in East Berlin[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Hedwig's Cathedral[8]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Ethnic group: Germans[10]
- Position held: archbishop ad personam[11], cardinal[12], Roman Catholic Bishop of Berlin[13], Q132774436[14], auxiliary bishop[15]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[16]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: Alfred Bengsch[19]
- Archives at: Q131318476[20]
- Family name: Bengsch[21]
- Given name: Alfred[22]
- Participant in: October 1978 conclave[23], August 1978 conclave[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
- Name in native language: Alfred Bengsch[26]
- Consecrator: Julius Döpfner[27], Friedrich Maria Rintelen[28], Otto Spülbeck[29]
- P14375: BengschAlfred[30]
- P14611: 134467[31]
Why It Matters
Alfred Bengsch has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Alfred Bengsch born?
Alfred Bengsch was born in Berlin[2].
Where did Alfred Bengsch die?
Alfred Bengsch passed away in East Berlin[4].
What did Alfred Bengsch do for work?
Alfred Bengsch worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].
What awards did Alfred Bengsch receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[16].