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Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck

1943 – 2025

Former Abbot of Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Lower Austria, Cistercian, public speaker, author

Theologian University teacher Catholic priest
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About Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck

Lived 1943 – 2025 (aged 82). Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck was an Austrian theologian, university teacher, catholic priest and economist.

Count Gregor Ulrich Maria Henckel von Donnersmarck (16 January 1943 – 20 April 2025) was an Austrian Catholic priest, abbot, and theologian. He served as the 67th abbot of Heiligenkreuz Abbey and the chancellor of Benedict XVI Philosophical-Theological University.

Biography Henckel von Donnersmarck was born in Wrocław on 16 January 1943 to Count Friedrich-Carl Henckel von Donnersmarck and Countess Anna-Ilse von Zitzewitz. He was a member of the German-Austrian noble family Henckel von Donnersmarck. He was the brother of Count Leo-Ferdinand Henckel von Donnersmarck. He served as chancellor of Benedict XVI Philosophical-Theological University from 1999 to 2011.

He died of cancer on 20 April 2025.

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Important facts

Born
16 January 1943, Wrocław
Birth century
20th century
Died
20 April 2025, Heiligenkreuz
Occupation
Theologian, university teacher, Catholic priest, economist
Nationality
Austria
Positions held
Abbot
Also known as
Ulrich Maria Karl Henckel von Donnersmarck, Gregor Henckel von Donnersmarck

People in Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck's life

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Friedrich-Carl Henckel von Donnersmarck
1905 – 1989

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck?

former Abbot of Heiligenkreuz Abbey in Lower Austria, Cistercian, public speaker, author

When was Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck born?

Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck was born on 16 January 1943 in Wrocław.

When did Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck die?

Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck died on 20 April 2025 in Heiligenkreuz.

What was Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck's occupation?

Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck was a theologian, university teacher, catholic priest and economist.

What nationality was Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck?

Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gregor Henckel-Donnersmarck

· Wikidata: Q1545091

· DBpedia: Gregor Henckel von Donnersmarck

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