Pius Bonifacius Gams

German historian (1816–1892)
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Summary

Pius Bonifacius Gams was born on January 23, 1816[1], in Ochsenhausen[2]. He died on May 11, 1892[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a church historian[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and Catholic theologian[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Württemberg[11]
  • Educated at: University of Tübingen[12]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Religious order: Benedictines[15]
  • Family name: Gams[16]
  • Given name: Pius[17], Bonifacius[18]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Pius Bonifatius Gams[19]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[21], The Catholic Encyclopedia[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Name in native language: Pius Gams[24]
  • Writing language: German[25]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[26]
  • P14611: 88911[27], 88910[28]
  • P14927: 118537466[29]

Why It Matters

Pius Bonifacius Gams is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Pius Bonifacius Gams born?

Pius Bonifacius Gams's place of birth was Ochsenhausen[2].

Where did Pius Bonifacius Gams die?

Pius Bonifacius Gams died in Munich[4].

What did Pius Bonifacius Gams do for work?

Pius Bonifacius Gams worked as a church historian[5], historian[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and Catholic theologian[9].

Where did Pius Bonifacius Gams go to school?

Pius Bonifacius Gams was educated at University of Tübingen[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . VcBA (identifier). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 12d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 14d ago · Hannolans · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator → copyrights on works have expired
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'it', 'lb', 'pt']
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  5. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 88911, 88910
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  6. 13w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 88911, 88910
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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → church historian, historian, university teacher +2
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  8. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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