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

He presided over the Diocese of Aachen from 7 September 1943 until his death. In 1944, he advised the Allied authorities on the selection of Franz Oppenhoff, who was subsequently installed as Mayor of Aachen.

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.

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