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Johann Bollig

1821 – 1895

Pontifical Theologian and advisor to Pope Pius IX

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Lived 1821 – 1895 (aged 73). Johann Bollig was a German librarian and university teacher.

Johann Bollig (23 August 1821 – 9 March 1895) was a German advisor of Pope Pius IX in the lead up to the First Vatican Council. Bollig was born near Düren, Rhenish Prussia, and died in Rome, Italy. Prior to his time as a Pontifical Theologian he served as a theology professor in Syria.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Prefect of the Vatican Library
Employers
Pontifical Gregorian University, Sapienza University of Rome

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Johann Bollig's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Bollig?

Pontifical Theologian and advisor to Pope Pius IX (1821–1895)

When was Johann Bollig born?

Johann Bollig was born on 23 August 1821 in Kelz.

When did Johann Bollig die?

Johann Bollig died on 9 March 1895 in Rome.

What was Johann Bollig's occupation?

Johann Bollig was a librarian and university teacher.

What nationality was Johann Bollig?

Johann Bollig was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Bollig

· Wikidata: Q1692724

· DBpedia: Johann Bollig

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