Sigfried Piscator

Sigfried Piscator, O.P. (1411–1473) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz (1446–1455 and 1462–1473); and Titular Bishop of Cyrene (1446–1473).

Most Reverend

Sigfried Piscator
Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz
Titular Bishop of Cyrene
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Mainz
In office1446–1455 and 1462–1473
Personal details
Born1411
Mainz, Germany
Died16 Oct 1473 (age 62)
Mainz, Germany

Biography

Sigfried Piscator was born in Mainz, Germany in 1411 and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1][2] On 7 Mar 1446, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Eugene IV as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz and Titular Bishop of Cyrene.[1] He resigned in Sep 1455.[1] On 27 Mar 1462, he was again appointed as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz during the papacy of Pope Pius II where he served until his death on 16 Oct 1473.[1]

References

  1. Cheney, David M. "Bishop Sigfried Piscator, O.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved February 14, 2019. [self-published]
  2. Chow, Gabriel. "Bishop Sigfried Piscator, O.P." GCatholic.org. Retrieved February 14, 2019. [self-published]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Titular Bishop of Cyrene
1446–1473
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz
1446–1455 and 1462–1473
Succeeded by
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