Joachim Meisner

Joachim Meisner (1933–2017) was a German catholic priest, writer and transitional deacon.

Also recorded as Joachim Cardinal Meisner.

Overview

Born at Leśnica in 1933, died at Bad Füssing in 2017.

In detail

Joachim Meisner studied at Pontifical Gregorian University. the recorded working language is German and Ecclesiastical Latin.

The field of work recorded is Catholic Church and religion.

Positions recorded include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne and cardinal. Membership is recorded of European Academy of Sciences and Arts.

Distinctions recorded are Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria, Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre and USTR Prize for Freedom, Democracy and Human Rights.

Sources

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    “Joachim Meisner”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q45066: Joachim Meisner

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