Johann Baptist Franzelin

His Eminence

Johannes Baptist Franzelin

S.J.
Prefect of the Congregation of Indulgences and Sacred Relics
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Appointed28 March 1885
Term ended11 December 1886
PredecessorLuigi Oreglia di Santo Stefano
SuccessorTommaso Maria Zigliara
Other postCardinal-Priest of Santi Bonifacio ed Alessio (1876-86)
Orders
Ordination23 December 1849
Created cardinal3 April 1876
by Pope Pius IX
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
BornJohann Baptist Franzelin
15 April 1816
Aldein, County of Tyrol
Died11 December 1886(1886-12-11) (aged 70)
Rome, Kingdom of Italy
ParentsPellegrino Franzelin
Anna Weiser
Alma materCollegio Romano
Pontifical Gregorian University

Johannes Baptist Franzelin (15 April 1816 – 11 December 1886) was an Austrian Jesuit theologian and Cardinal. A papal theologian at the First Vatican Council, he assisted with drafting the Apostolic Constitutions composed during the council.

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