Johann Joseph Ignaz (Ignaz) von Döllinger
1799–1890
German Catholic theologian. Studied law and theology, University of Würzburg, 1816–20. Ordained priest, 1822. Professor of ecclesiastical law and history, Aschaffenburg lycée, 1823–6; University of Munich, 1826–90 (dismissed, 1847–50, for his opposition in the Lola Montez affair). Ennobled, 1860. Opposed the introduction of the dogma of papal infallibility, 1870; excommunicated, 1871.
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DBE
Bibliography
DBE: Deutsche biographische Enzyklopädie. Edited by Walter Killy et al. 12 vols. in 14. Munich: K. G. Saur. 1995–2000.
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