Richard Henkes
German Roman Catholic priest, martyr and blessed (1900–1945)
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Summary
Richard Henkes was born on January 1, 1900[1], in Ruppach-Goldhausen[2]. He died on January 1, 1945[3], in Dachau concentration camp[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], resistance fighter[6], and Catholic theologian[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 26, 1900[9]
- Date of death: February 22, 1945[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Richard Henkes[14]
- Canonization status: Venerable[15]
- Cause of death: typhoid fever[16]
- Religious order: Pallottines[17]
- Family name: Henkes[18]
- Given name: Richard[19]
- Feast day: February 21[20]
- Official website: https://pater-richard-henkes.de/[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
- Place of detention: Dachau concentration camp[24]
- Subject has role: martyr[25]
FAQs
Where was Richard Henkes born?
Richard Henkes was born in Ruppach-Goldhausen[2].
Where did Richard Henkes die?
Richard Henkes died in Dachau concentration camp[4].
What did Richard Henkes do for work?
Richard Henkes worked as a Catholic priest[5], resistance fighter[6], and Catholic theologian[7].