John Christopher of Westerstetten

German bishop (1563-1637)
Person human Q1167762
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John Christopher of Westerstetten

Summary

John Christopher of Westerstetten is a human[1]. He was born in Wasseralfingen[2]. He was born on January 6, 1563[3]. He passed away in Q252772[4]. He died on July 28, 1637[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Key Facts

  • John Christopher of Westerstetten was born in Wasseralfingen[2].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten passed away in Q252772[4].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten was born on January 6, 1563[3].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten died on July 28, 1637[5].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten held the position of diocesan bishop[9].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten held the position of bishop[10].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten held the position of Prince-Provost[11].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten is recorded as male[13].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's Commons category is recorded as Johann Christoph von Westerstetten[15].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's given name is recorded as Johann[16].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's work location is recorded as Ellwangen[17].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's work location is recorded as Q252772[18].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's consecrator is recorded as Heinrich V. von Knöringen[20].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's consecrator is recorded as Sebastian Breuning[21].
  • John Christopher of Westerstetten's consecrator is recorded as Georg Christoph Rösch[22].

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Origins and Family

John Christopher of Westerstetten was born in Wasseralfingen[2]. He was born on January 6, 1563[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include diocesan bishop[9], an ecclesiastical occupation[23]; bishop[10], an ecclesiastical occupation[24]; and Prince-Provost[11], an ecclesiastical occupation[25].

Personal Life

John Christopher of Westerstetten's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[12].

Death and Burial

John Christopher of Westerstetten died on July 28, 1637[5]. He passed away in Q252772[4].

FAQs

Where was John Christopher of Westerstetten born?

Born in Wasseralfingen[2], John Christopher of Westerstetten…

Where did John Christopher of Westerstetten die?

John Christopher of Westerstetten passed away in Q252772[4].

What did John Christopher of Westerstetten do for work?

John Christopher of Westerstetten worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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