Sebastian Merkle

German priest and church historian (1862–1945)
Person human Q2262945
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Summary

Sebastian Merkle was born on August 28, 1862[1], in Ellwangen[2]. He died on April 24, 1945[3], in Wargolshausen[4]. He worked as a church historian[5], university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], author[8], and theologian[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Occupation: historian[12], archaeologist[13], Catholic theologian[14]
  • Field of work: theology[15], history[16], history of Christianity[17], archaeology[18]
  • Position held: Geheimrat[19]
  • Employer: University of Würzburg[20]
  • Educated at: University of Tübingen[21]
  • Notable work: Die katholische Kirche[22]
  • Award received: Order of Saint Michael[23], Goethe Medal for Art and Science[24]
  • Member of: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25], KDStV Markomannia[26], K. D. St. V. Cheruscia Würzburg[27], KDStV Gothia Würzburg[28]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[29]
  • Sex or gender: male[30]
  • Family name: Merkle[31]
  • Given name: Sebastian[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33]
  • Name in native language: Sebastian Merkle[34]
  • P14578: 13011[35]
  • P14927: 118733036[36]

FAQs

Where was Sebastian Merkle born?

Sebastian Merkle's place of birth was Ellwangen[2].

Where did Sebastian Merkle die?

Sebastian Merkle passed away in Wargolshausen[4].

What did Sebastian Merkle do for work?

Sebastian Merkle worked as a church historian[5], university teacher[6], Catholic priest[7], author[8], and theologian[9].

Where did Sebastian Merkle go to school?

Sebastian Merkle was educated at University of Tübingen[21].

What awards did Sebastian Merkle receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[23] and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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