Johannes Joseph van der Velden

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

He presided over the Diocese of Aachen from September 7, 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.