Friedrich von Hügel
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Friedrich von Hügel (born Friedrich Maria Aloys Franz Karl Freiherr von Hügel, usually known as Baron von Hügel; 5 May 1852 – 27 January 1925) was an influential Austrian Catholic layman, religious writer, and Christian apologist. Although classified with Modernists due to his friendships with Alfred Loisy and George Tyrrell, von Hügel rejected the Modernist theory of belief.[1]
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Born | Friedrich Maria Aloys Franz Karl von Hügel (1852-05-05)5 May 1852 |
Died | 27 January 1925(1925-01-27) (aged 72) |
Nationality | Austrian |
Other names | Baron von Hügel |
Education | private |
Known for | Modernist Christian theologian |
Title | Freiherr (Baron) |
Spouse | Hon. Mary Catherine Herbert |
Children | three daughters: Gertrude, Hildegarde and Thekla |
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