Franz Jung

German priest and theologian
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Franz Jung

Summary

Franz Jung is a human[1]. He was born in Mannheim[2]. He was born on June 4, 1966[3]. He worked as a theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mannheim[2], Franz Jung…
  • Franz Jung was born on June 4, 1966[3].
  • Franz Jung held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Franz Jung worked as a theologian[4].
  • Franz Jung's professions included Catholic priest[5].
  • Franz Jung worked as a Catholic bishop[6].
  • Franz Jung held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg[9].
  • Franz Jung's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[10].
  • Franz Jung's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11].
  • Franz Jung's education included a stint at Ducal Georgianum[12].
  • Franz Jung received the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[13].
  • Franz Jung was a member of German Bishops' Conference[14].
  • Franz Jung's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Franz Jung is recorded as male[16].
  • Franz Jung's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Franz Jung's Commons category is recorded as Franz Jung (bishop)[18].
  • Franz Jung earned the academic degree of doctorate[19].
  • Franz Jung's family name is recorded as Jung[20].
  • Franz Jung's given name is recorded as Franz[21].
  • Franz Jung's work location is recorded as Pirmasens[22].
  • Franz Jung's work location is recorded as Speyer[23].
  • Franz Jung's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Franz Jung's motto text is recorded as {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'spem ancoram animae'}[25].
  • Franz Jung's consecrator is recorded as Ludwig Schick[26].
  • Franz Jung's consecrator is recorded as Karl-Heinz Wiesemann[27].

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Origins and Family

Franz Jung was born in Mannheim[2]. He was born on June 4, 1966[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[10], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]; and Ducal Georgianum[12], a Catholic seminary[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1840[38]. Franz Jung earned the academic degree of doctorate[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], and Catholic bishop[6]. Franz Jung held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg[9].

Recognition

Franz Jung received the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[13].

Personal Life

Franz Jung's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Why It Matters

Franz Jung ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Franz Jung born?

Born in Mannheim[2], Franz Jung…

What did Franz Jung do for work?

Franz Jung worked as theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], and Catholic bishop[6].

Where did Franz Jung go to school?

Franz Jung was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[10], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11], and Ducal Georgianum[12].

What awards did Franz Jung receive?

Honors received include Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  3. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree doctorate
    Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Ducal Georgianum
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship Germany
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