About Albert Stohr
Lived 1890 – 1961 (aged 70). Albert Stohr was a German catholic priest, catholic bishop, university teacher, resistance fighter, politician and bishop.
Albert Stohr (13 November 1890 – 3 June 1961) was Bishop of Mainz from 17 July 1935 until his death.
Stohr was born in Friedberg, Germany. He entered the seminary in Mainz in 1909 and was ordained as a priest on 19 October 1913 in Mainz Cathedral. After the death of Bishop Ludwig Maria Hugo, he was elected bishop by the cathedral chapter on 10 June 1935 and confirmed by Pope Pius XI on 17 July 1935. He was consecrated by Archbishop Conrad Gröber on 24 August 1935.
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Who was Albert Stohr?
Bishop of Mainz (1890-1961)
When was Albert Stohr born?
Albert Stohr was born on 13 November 1890 in Friedberg.
When did Albert Stohr die?
Albert Stohr died on 3 June 1961 in Seligenstadt.
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Albert Stohr was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, university teacher, resistance fighter, politician and bishop.
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Albert Stohr was German.
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