Theodor Riphaen
German theologist, Auxiliary bishop in Cologne
About Theodor Riphaen
Lived 1577 – 1616 (aged 38–39). Theodor Riphaen was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, auxiliary bishop and catholic theologian.
Theodor Riphaen or Theodor Riphan (1577 – 14 January 1616) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne (1606–1616).
Biography Theodor Riphaen was born in Neuss, Germany in 1577. On 30 August 1606, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne and Titular Bishop of Cyrene. On 3 March 1607, he was consecrated bishop by Attilio Amalteo, Titular Archbishop of Athenae. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne until his death on 14 January 1616.
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German theologist, Auxiliary bishop in Cologne
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Theodor Riphaen was born in 1577 in Neuss.
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Theodor Riphaen died on 14 January 1616 in Cologne.
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Theodor Riphaen was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, auxiliary bishop and catholic theologian.
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