Joachim Meisner
German cardinal and archbishop of Cologne, Catholic cardinal (1933-2017) · Germany · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 83
Joachim Meisner was a German Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Cologne from 1989 to 2014. He previously served as Bishop of Berlin from 1980 to 1989, and was created a cardinal in 1983. He was widely considered to be Germany's leading conservative Catholic figure.
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2017Died5 July 20172015USTR Prize for Freedom, Democracy and Human RightsAward2014Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of PolandAward2005Honorary Doctorate from the Catholic University of LublinAward2003Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAward1998Order of the White Lion 3rd ClassAward1996Honorary Doctor of the University of WrocławAward1992Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of AustriaAward1990Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Holy SepulchreAward1933Born25 December 1933
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Germany
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1933 to 2017 · aged 83
