Public figure, Education
Joseph Höffner Gold
German Roman Catholic Archbishop and Cardinal (1906-1987)
Joseph Höffner was a German Roman Catholic Archbishop and Cardinal (1906-1987). Born 1906 in Horhausen. Associated with University of Freiburg, University of Münster.
- Function
- Education
Common questions
- Who is Joseph Höffner?
- Joseph Höffner was a German Roman Catholic Archbishop and Cardinal (1906-1987). Born 1906 in Horhausen. Associated with University of Freiburg, University of Münster.
- What does Joseph Höffner do?
- Joseph Höffner is known as university teacher, Catholic priest, resistance fighter.
- Where did Joseph Höffner study?
- Joseph Höffner studied at Pontifical Gregorian University.
- What are Joseph Höffner's skills?
- theology, social philosophy.
- When was Joseph Höffner born?
- Joseph Höffner was born on 1906-12-24 in Horhausen.
- What awards has Joseph Höffner received?
- Ring of Honour of the Görres society, Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Righteous Among the Nations.
Career and education
SilverCareer
Offices and positions
- cardinal1969 to 1987
- Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne1969 to 1987
- Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster1962 to now
- Titular Archbishop of Aquileia1969 to 1969
- President of the German Bishops' Conference1976 to 1987
Education
- Pontifical Gregorian University
- Collegium Germanicum et Hungaricum
Public life
Gold- Born
- 1906-12-24, Horhausen
- Died
- 1987-10-16, Cologne
- Citizenship
- Germany
- Occupations
- university teacher, Catholic priest, resistance fighter, economist, Catholic bishop, priest, Catholic theologian, theologian
- Also known as
- Joseph Cardinal Höffner
Achievements
SilverAwards
- Ring of Honour of the Görres society 1986
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
- Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany 1982
- Righteous Among the Nations 2003
Profile
- Languages
- German
- Expertise
- theology, social philosophy
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