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Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn

1844 – 1899

Cardinal and Bishop of Budweis and Archbishop of Prague

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About Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn

Lived 1844 – 1899 (aged 55). Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn was an Austrian catholic priest, catholic deacon, catholic bishop and catholic theologian.

Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn (; 24 January 1844 – 25 June 1899) was a Czech Catholic cardinal.

Early life

Born at Prague on 24 January 1844 into an ancient noble House of Schönborn, he was the fourth son of Count Erwein Damian Hugo von Schönborn (1812–1881) and his wife, Countess Christina Maria Josefa von Brühl (1817–1902), granddaughter of Count Alois Friedrich von Brühl.

His paternal grandparents were Count Friedrich Karl Joseph von Schönborn and his wife, Baroness Maria Anna von Kerpen (younger daughter of Baron Wilhelm Lothar Maria von Kerpen and sister to Baroness Maria Charlotte Karolina von Kerpen (1782-1841), the wife of Ferdinand, 5th Prince Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau).

Career Schönborn served as the 5th Bishop of České Budějovice from 1883 to 1885, 28th Archbishop of Prague from 1885, and was created Cardinal-Priest of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in 1889.

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Important facts

Born

24 January 1844, Prague

Birth century

19th century

Died

25 June 1899, Sokolov

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, Catholic bishop, Catholic theologian

Nationality

Kingdom of Bohemia, Austrian Empire, Cisleithania

Education

Pontifical Gregorian University, Charles University, University of Innsbruck, Charles University in Prague

Positions held

Cardinal, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of České Budějovice, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Prague, Member of the House of Lords (Austria)

Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Stephen of Hungary

Also known as

Franziskus von Paula Cardinal Schönborn, Franz Graf von Schönborn-Wiesentheid

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn's

John Obadiah Westwood

William Rowan Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Who was Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn?

Cardinal and Bishop of Budweis and Archbishop of Prague (1844-1899)

When was Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn born?

Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn was born on 24 January 1844 in Prague.

When did Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn die?

Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn died on 25 June 1899 in Sokolov.

What was Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn's occupation?

Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn was a catholic priest, catholic deacon, catholic bishop and catholic theologian.

What nationality was Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn?

Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn

· Wikidata: Q655408

· DBpedia: Franziskus von Paula Graf von Schönborn

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