Christoph Schönborn
Archbishop of Vienna and Cardinal of the roman catholic church
1945 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Archbishop of Vienna and Cardinal of the roman catholic church
Born
January 22, 1945
Age
~81 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, Catholic priest, university teacher
AustriaBorn in Skalka Castle
1945
Born in Skalka Castle (1945-01-22)
1991
Positionauxiliary bishop (1991–1995)
1991
Positiontitular bishop of Sutrium (1991–1995)
1995
PositionArchbishop of Vienna (1995–2025)
1995
Positioncoadjutor archbishop (1995–1995)
1998
Positionpresident (1998–2020)
About
Christoph Maria Michael Hugo Damian Peter Adalbert Schönborn, OP is a Bohemian-born Austrian Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Vienna from 1995 until 2025. He was chairman of the Austrian Bishops' Conference from 1998 to 2020 and was made a cardinal in 1998. He is a member of the Dominican Order.
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Who is Christoph Schönborn?+
Christoph Maria Michael Hugo Damian Peter Adalbert Schönborn, OP is a Bohemian-born Austrian Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Vienna from 1995 until 2025. He was chairman of the Austrian Bishops' Conference from 1998 to 2020 and was made a cardinal in 1998. He is a member of the Dominica
What does the name Christoph mean?+
The name Christoph means "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is of German origin.
When was Christoph Schönborn born?+
Christoph Schönborn was born on January 22, 1945.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher
The name Christoph is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is traditionally a male name.
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Christoph — January 22, 1945
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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