Friedrich Christian von Ketteler zu Harkotten
Friedrich Christian von Ketteler zu Harkotten (* March 6, 1691 ; † November 25, 1748 in Münster ) was a privy councilor and cathedral cantor in the prince-bishopric of Münster.
Life
Origin and family
Friedrich Christian von Ketteler zu Harkotten grew up as the son of Goswin Kaspar von Ketteler zu Harkotten and his wife Anna Dorothea von Korff zu Harkotten (1659–1700) together with his brothers Alexander Anton , Christoph Heinrich and Goswin Ferdinand Moritz (1699–1784, Provost in Cappenberg) in the ancient Westphalian noble family von Ketteler .
Act
With the receipt of the tonsure on January 22nd, 1703 Friedrich Christian was prepared for a clerical office. After attending the Jesuit grammar school in Münster, he studied in Rome from 1709 to 1713 . With papal approval he received a cathedral priest in Münster in 1712 . He became a deacon and in 1728 had the Obedience of Buldern and in February 1737 the Archdeaconate in Albersloh. He also held the office of cathedral choirmaster . His appointment to the Cathedral Scholaster fell on July 27, 1740. Friedrich Christian ran for election as Vicar General , but was defeated. He is buried in Münster Cathedral, where there is also a grave slab.
Honors
- Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael Knights
- Privy councilor
literature
Marcus Weidner: Landadel in Münster 1600–1760, NF 18.1 a. 18.2, Aschendorff Verlag, Münster 20.
Web links
- Friedrich Christian von Ketteler zu Harkotten Short biography on the Internet portal "Westphalian History"
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ketteler zu Harkotten, Friedrich Christian von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Privy councilor and cathedral cantor in the Principality of Münster |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 6, 1691 |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 25, 1748 |
| Place of death | Muenster |