Ignaz von Döllinger

Johann Joseph Ignaz von Döllinger (German: [ˈɪɡnaːts fɔn ˈdœlɪŋɐ]; 28 February 1799 – 14 January 1890), also Doellinger in English, was a German theologian, Catholic priest and church historian who rejected the dogma of papal infallibility. Among his writings which proved controversial, his criticism of the papacy antagonized ultramontanes, yet his reverence for tradition annoyed the liberals.

For the German physician, see Ignaz Döllinger.

Ignaz von Döllinger
Ignaz von Döllinger, ca. 1860.
Born(1799-02-28)28 February 1799
Bamberg, Electorate of Bavaria, Holy Roman Empire
Died14 January 1890(1890-01-14) (aged 90)
Munich, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire
NationalityGerman
Alma materUniversity of Würzburg
OccupationTheologian
ReligionRoman Catholic
Ordained5 April 1822

He is considered an important contributor to the doctrine, growth and development of the Old Catholic Church, though he himself never joined that denomination.

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