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Adolph Kolping

German catholic priest (1813-1865) · Religious Figures · Died at 51

Adolph Kolping was a German Catholic priest and the founder of the Kolping Association. He led the movement for providing and promoting social support for workers in industrialized cities while also working to promote the dignities of workers in accordance with the social magisterium of the faith.

Adolph Kolping is read about 120 times a day, in 21 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.

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About this person

He was called Gesellenvater.

Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1813 to 1865 · aged 51