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Johannes Joseph van der Velden

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Johannes Joseph van der Velden (7 August 1891 – 19 May 1954) was a Catholic theologian and Bishop of Aachen.

He presided over the Diocese of Aachen from 7 September 1943 until his death.[1] In 1944, he advised the Allied authorities on the selection of Franz Oppenhoff, who was subsequently installed as Mayor of Aachen.[2]

References

  1. ^ Cheney, David M. "Bishop Johannes Joseph van der Velden". The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church. Retrieved 2013-11-15.
  2. ^ Henke, Klaus-Dietmar (1996). Die amerikanische Besetzung Deutschlands. Oldenbourg Verlag. pp. 273–275. ISBN 9783486561753.


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