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Died May 19, 1954, Krefeld, Germany |
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.
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