Veit von Würzburg
Veit von Würzburg | |
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| Born | 15 June 1519 Rothenkirchen |
| Died | 8 July 1577 |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Prince of Bamberg from 1561-1577 |
Veit von Würzburg (1519–1577) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1561 to 1577.
Biography
Veit von Würzburg was born in Rothenkirchen, now incorporated into Pressig, on 15 June 1519.[1]
He was elected Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on 22 April 1561, with Pope Pius IV confirming the appointment on 19 November 1561.[1] He was ordained as a priest in 1566.[1] Friedrich Lichtenauer, auxiliary bishop of Bamberg, consecrated him as a bishop on 28 June 1562.[1]
He died on 8 July 1577 and is buried in Michaelsberg Abbey, Bamberg.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Profile from catholic-hierarchy.org
- ^ Article on German Wikipedia
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