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Hans Ludvig Martensen

1927 – 2012

University teacher, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, bishop, Catholic theologian

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About Hans Ludvig Martensen

Lived 1927 – 2012 (aged 84). Hans Ludvig Martensen was a Danish university teacher, catholic priest, catholic bishop, bishop and catholic theologian.

Hans Ludvig Martensen, S.J. (6 August 1927 – 13 March 2012) was the Catholic bishop of the Diocese of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Martense was born in Copenhagen. In 1956, he was ordained a priest of the Society of Jesus. In 1965 Pope Paul VI appointed him Bishop of Copenhagen; he was consecrated on 16 May by Bishop Johannes Theodor Suhr, O.S.B. He participated in the 4th Session of the Second Vatican Council in September of that year. He resigned as bishop in 1995 and died in 2012.

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Important facts

Born
6 August 1927, Copenhagen
Birth century
20th century
Died
13 March 2012, Hellerup
Occupation
University teacher, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, bishop, Catholic theologian
Nationality
Kingdom of Denmark
Education
Østre Borgerdyd school
Positions held
Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Copenhagen
Employers
University of Copenhagen
Awards
Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog; Honorary doctor of Loyola University Chicago; Honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen; Order of the Dannebrog

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans Ludvig Martensen?

university teacher, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, bishop, Catholic theologian (1927-2012)

When was Hans Ludvig Martensen born?

Hans Ludvig Martensen was born on 6 August 1927 in Copenhagen.

When did Hans Ludvig Martensen die?

Hans Ludvig Martensen died on 13 March 2012 in Hellerup.

What was Hans Ludvig Martensen's occupation?

Hans Ludvig Martensen was a university teacher, catholic priest, catholic bishop, bishop and catholic theologian.

What nationality was Hans Ludvig Martensen?

Hans Ludvig Martensen was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Ludvig Martensen

· Wikidata: Q1581131

· DBpedia: Hans Ludvig Martensen

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