Religion: Lutheran; Pietist theologian
Name: Baron von Frankenstein
Alter Ego: Johann Konrad Dippel
Other Names: Christianus Democritus; Conrad Dippel; Konrad von Frankenstein
Classification: supporting character clergy/religious leader
First Appearance: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #37 (Jan. 1992): "Frankensurfer"
Creators: Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Geof Isherwood, Jean-Marc Lofficier (as R.J.M. Lofficier), Randy Lofficier (as R.J.M. Lofficier)
Number of Appearances: 1
Gender: male
Note: grandfather of Victor von Frankenstein
Konrad Dippel (sometimes spelled Conrad) was an actual alchemist who lived at Castle Frankenstein during the late 17th century. Frankenstein author Mary Shelley visited Dippel's estate on Lake Geneva in 1814.
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Frankenstein_Family
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/vonfrank.htm
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Conrad_Dippel
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/vjvon.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/dindn.htm