Franz Xaver Eder (November 4, 1925 – June 20, 2013) was a

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bishop. Ordained in 1954 for the

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, Eder was named auxiliary bishop of the Passau Diocese in 1977. In 1984, Eder was named coadjutor bishop of the Passau and succeeded as bishop in 1984. In 2001, Eder retired.Franz Xaver Eder
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1925 births 2013 deaths German prisoners of war in World War II Roman Catholic bishops of Passau Commanders Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany {{Germany-RC-bishop-stub