Katharina von Bora
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Summary
Katharina von Bora was born on January 29, 1499[1], in Lippendorf[2]. She died on December 20, 1552[3], in Katharina-Luther-Stube Torgau[4]. She worked as a religious sister[5], theologian[6], homemaker[7], nun[8], and pastor's wife[9]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,112 views/month, #6,873 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Hirschfeld[11]
- Place of death: Torgau[12]
- Place of burial: St. Mary's Church Torgau[13]
- Father: Hans der Jüngere von Bora, Herr auf Lippendorf[14]
- Mother: Anna von Haugwitz[15]
- Spouse: Martin Luther[16]
- Child: Elisabeth Luther[17], Paul Luther[18], Magdalena Luther[19], Margaretha Luther[20], Johannes Luther[21]
- Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire[22]
- Religion or worldview: Protestantism[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Commons category: Katharina von Bora[25]
- Religious order: Cistercians[26]
- Family name: Bora[27]
- Given name: Katharina[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Katharina von Bora[29]
- Commons gallery: Katharina von Bora[30]
- Work location: Katharina-Luther-Stube Torgau[31], Lutherhaus Wittenberg[32]
- Depicted by: portr. of Catharina Bora[33]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[34], Orthodox Theological Encyclopedia[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[37], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[38], A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[39], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[40], The Encyclopedia Americana[41], A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[42], New International Encyclopedia[43], Dresdner Hefte[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[45]
- Commons Creator page: Katharina von Bora[46]
- Name in native language: Katharina von Bora[47]
- Significant person: Philipp Melanchthon[48]
Why It Matters
Katharina von Bora has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Katharina von Bora born?
Katharina von Bora's place of birth was Lippendorf[2].
Where did Katharina von Bora die?
Katharina von Bora passed away in Katharina-Luther-Stube Torgau[4].
Who were Katharina von Bora's parents?
Katharina von Bora's father was Hans der Jüngere von Bora, Herr auf Lippendorf[14]. Katharina von Bora's mother was Anna von Haugwitz[15].
Who was Katharina von Bora married to?
Katharina von Bora's spouses include Martin Luther[16].
What did Katharina von Bora do for work?
Katharina von Bora worked as a religious sister[5], theologian[6], homemaker[7], nun[8], and pastor's wife[9].