| Date | Age | Event | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 1910 | Born | Velmede | |
| 13 Mar 1937 | 26.5 | Ordained Priest | Priest of Paderborn, Germany |
| 20 Aug 1953 | 42.9 | Appointed | Auxiliary Bishop of Paderborn, Germany |
| 20 Aug 1953 | 42.9 | Appointed | Titular Bishop of Cantanus |
| 29 Sep 1953 | 43.1 | Ordained Bishop | Titular Bishop of Cantanus |
| 18 Nov 1957 | 47.2 | Appointed | Bishop of Essen, Germany |
| 1 Jan 1958 | 47.3 | Installed | Bishop of Essen, Germany |
| 10 Oct 1961 | 51.1 | Appointed | Bishop of Germany, Military |
| 22 May 1978 | 67.7 | Resigned | Bishop of Germany, Military |
| 28 Jun 1988 | 77.8 | Elevated to Cardinal | |
| 28 Jun 1988 | 77.8 | Appointed | Cardinal-Priest of Nostra Signora di Guadalupe a Monte Mario |
| 10 Dec 1988 | 78.3 | Installed | Cardinal-Priest of Nostra Signora di Guadalupe a Monte Mario |
| 21 Feb 1991 | 80.4 | Retired | Bishop of Essen, Germany |
| 24 Jun 1991 | 80.8 | Died | Bishop Emeritus of Essen, Germany |
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