Michael Felix Korum (born 2 November 1840 in

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; d. 4 December 1921 in

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) was

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from 1881 to 1921. He was appointed by

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on 12 August 1881 and was ordained two days afterwards by

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References

* * Jakob Treitz: ''Michael Felix Korum. Bischof von Trier 1840 - 1921. Ein Lebens- und Zeitbild.'', Theatiner- Verlag München/ Rom 1925.
Eintrag über Michael Felix Korum auf ''catholic-hierarchy.org'' (englisch)

Michael Felix Korum in den Saarländischen Biografien
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