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Andreas Thiel

1826 – 1908

German bishop

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About Andreas Thiel

Lived 1826 – 1908 (aged 81). Andreas Thiel was a German church historian, university teacher, catholic priest, catholic bishop, canon law jurist and bishop.

Andreas Thiel (28 September 1826 – 17 July 1908) was a Bishop of Ermland in East Prussia from 1885–1908.

Thiel was born in Lokau (Tłokowo, Gmina Jeziorany, Olsztyn County) in the district of Rößel (Reszel). After attending the local school of Lokau, Thiel visited the gymnasium in Rößel and Braunsberg (Braniewo), where he started to study Catholic divinity at the Collegium Hosianum. Thiel was ordained in 1849 and gained his doctorate in 1853. In 1855 he habilitated as a professor of canon law and ecclesiastical history. Thiel was one of the founders of the Historischer Verein für Ermland (historical association for Ermland) and published several treatises about the regional history.

In 1870 he became capitular of the Frauenburg (Frombork) Cathedral and in 1871 vicar general of the Ermland. In 1885 Thiel received the episcopal consecration. He died in Frauenburg.

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Collegium Hosianum
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Roman Catholic bishop of Warmia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andreas Thiel?

German bishop (1826–1908)

When was Andreas Thiel born?

Andreas Thiel was born on 28 September 1826 in Reszel.

When did Andreas Thiel die?

Andreas Thiel died on 17 July 1908 in Frombork.

What was Andreas Thiel's occupation?

Andreas Thiel was a church historian, university teacher, catholic priest, catholic bishop, canon law jurist and bishop.

What nationality was Andreas Thiel?

Andreas Thiel was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andreas Thiel

· Wikidata: Q500919

· DBpedia: Andreas Thiel (bishop)

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