Anton Hubert Fischer

Anton Hubert Fischer (Antonius Fischer) (30 May 1840, in Jülich, Rhine Province 30 July 1912, in Neuenahr) was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne and cardinal.

His Eminence

Anton Hubert Fischer
Cardinal, Archbishop of Cologne
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdioceseCologne
Installed19 March 1903
Term ended30 July 1912
PredecessorHubert Theophil Simar
SuccessorFelix von Hartmann
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of Santi Nereo ed Achilleo
Orders
Ordination2 September 1863
Consecration1 May 1889
Created cardinal22 June 1903
by Leo XIII
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born(1840-05-30)30 May 1840
Died30 July 1912(1912-07-30) (aged 72)
Cologne Germany
BuriedCologne Cathedral
NationalityGerman
Previous post(s)Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne (1889-1902)
Coat of arms
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