Franz Maria Doppelbauer

Deceased Person

1845 – 1908

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Who was Franz Maria Doppelbauer?

Franz Maria Doppelbauer was the bishop of Linz from 1889 to 1908.

He was a patron and promoter of Catholic interests in Austria. He gave encouragement to Catholic associations and the Catholic press, establishing personally a newspaper.

He founded at Urfahr a seminary for boys, the Petrinum, as atraining-ground for the future clergy. The completion of the cathedral was also due to his energetic efforts.

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Born
Jan 21, 1845
Waizenkirchen
Nationality
  • Austria
Died
Dec 2, 1908
Linz

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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