Hanns Lilje
German Lutheran bishop (1899-1977)
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Summary
Hanns Lilje was born on August 20, 1899[1], in Hanover[2]. He died on January 6, 1977[3], in Hanover[4]. He worked as a pastor[5], resistance fighter[6], cleric[7], bishop[8], and Protestant theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Loccum Abbey[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Position held: President of The Lutheran World Federation[13], Landesbischof of Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Hanover[14], abbot[15]
- Award received: Lower Saxony honorary medal[16], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Hanns Lilje[20]
- Archives at: Landeskirchliches Archiv Hannover[21]
- Family name: Lilje[22]
- Given name: Johannes[23], Ernst[24], Richard[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Nickname: Hanns[27]
- Has works in the collection: National Museum Paleis het Loo[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]
- P14375: LiljeHanns[30]
- P14536: 435879[31]
- P14611: 172447[32]
Why It Matters
Hanns Lilje is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Hanns Lilje born?
Hanns Lilje was born in Hanover[2].
Where did Hanns Lilje die?
Hanns Lilje passed away in Hanover[4].
What did Hanns Lilje do for work?
Hanns Lilje worked as a pastor[5], resistance fighter[6], cleric[7], bishop[8], and Protestant theologian[9].
What awards did Hanns Lilje receive?
Honors received include Lower Saxony honorary medal[16] and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].