Veit von Würzburg
Veit von Würzburg (1519–1577) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1561 to 1577.
Veit von Würzburg | |
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 Engraving of Veit von Würzburg by Johann Salver | |
| Born | 15 June 1519 Rothenkirchen |
| Died | 8 July 1577 |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Prince of Bamberg from 1561-1577 |
Würzburg family coat of arms.
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]
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| Preceded by Georg Fuchs von Rügheim |
Prince-Bishop of Bamberg 1561–1577 |
Succeeded by Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt |
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