Johannes Joachim Degenhardt
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Johannes Joachim Degenhardt (31 January 1926 – 25 July 2002) was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Paderborn (Germany) from 1974 until his death in 2002.[1] He was named Cardinal in 2001.[2]
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Johannes Joachim Degenhardt | |
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Cardinal Archbishop of Paderborn | |
Diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Paderborn |
Appointed | April 1974 |
Term ended | 25 July 2002 |
Predecessor | Lorenz Jaeger |
Successor | Hans-Josef Becker |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of San Liborio |
Orders | |
Ordination | 6 August 1952 by Lorenz Jaeger |
Consecration | 1 May 1968 by Lorenz Jaeger |
Created cardinal | 21 February 2001 by John Paul II |
Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
Personal details | |
Born | (1926-01-31)31 January 1926 |
Died | 25 July 2002(2002-07-25) (aged 76) Paderborn, Germany |
Nationality | German |
Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Paderborn (1968–1974) |
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