Johannes Joachim Degenhardt
Johannes Joachim Degenhardt (31 January 1926 – 25 July 2002) was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Paderborn (Germany) from 1974 until his death in 2002. He was named Cardinal in 2001.
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 | 31 January 1926 Schwelm, Germany |
| Died | 25 July 2002 (aged 76) Paderborn, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Previous post(s) | Auxiliary Bishop of Paderborn (1968–1974) |
| Coat of arms | |
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