Johannes von Geissel
His Eminence Johannes von Geissel | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal, Archbishop of Cologne | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Cologne |
| Installed | 24 November 1845 |
| Term ended | 8 September 1864 |
| Predecessor | Clemens August von Droste-Vischering |
| Successor | Paul Melchers |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of San Lorenzo in Panisperna |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Speyer (1837-1841) Coadjutor Archbishop of Cologne (1841-1845) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 22 August 1818 |
| Consecration | 13 August 1837 |
| Created cardinal | 30 September 1850 by Pius IX |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1796 |
| Died | September 8, 1864 (aged 68) Cologne Germany |
| Buried | Cologne Cathedral |
| Nationality | German |
| Parents | Nikolaus Geissel Maria Motzenbäcker |
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Johannes von Geissel (5 February 1796 – 8 September 1864) was a German Catholic Archbishop of Cologne and Cardinal from the Electorate of the Palatinate.