About Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim
Lived 1797 – 1859 (aged 62). Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim was a German jurist, politician, patron of the arts and large estate owner.
Franz Egon Graf von Fürstenberg-Stammheim (24 March 179720 December 1859) was a German aristocrat, landowner and politician. He was a member of the House of Fürstenberg, a Westphalian noble family.
Franz Egon was an enthusiastic patron of art, who advocated the completion of Cologne Cathedral. He also erected the new church of St Apollinaris near Remagen on the Rhine. He was a member of the Prussian Upper House in 1849, collaborated in founding the Preußisches Wochenblatt newspaper, and was an ardent defender of Catholic interests.
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Who was Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim?
German jurist (1797-1859)
When was Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim born?
Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim was born on 24 March 1797 in Herdringen Castle.
When did Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim die?
Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim died on 20 December 1859 in Cologne.
What was Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim's occupation?
Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim was a jurist, politician, patron of the arts and large estate owner.
What nationality was Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim?
Franz Egon von Fürstenberg-Stammheim was German.
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