Hanover Monastic Chamber
The Klosterkammer Hannover (Hanover Monastic Chamber), based in Hanover, is a special authority within the scope of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture. It administers former ecclesiastical, mediatized property and maintains churches and convents. In addition, as a foundation body (Stiftungsorgan), it administers four independent foundations under public law.
| Founder | Prince regent George of Hanover |
|---|---|
| Legal status | State authority and foundation organ in the service area of the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony |
| Purpose | Foundation goals "church", "school" and "charitable purposes of any kind" |
| Headquarters | Hanover |
President | Hans-Christian Biallas |
Staff | 135 |
| Website | www |
The Klosterkammer maintains and promotes church, social and educational projects. It is one of the oldest and most traditional state authorities in Lower Saxony, whose forerunner organisation was founded in the 16th century.
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