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Beat Albrecht von Ramstein

1594 – 1651

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About Beat Albrecht von Ramstein

Lived 1594 – 1651 (aged 57). Beat Albrecht von Ramstein was a Swiss catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Beat Albrecht von Ramstein (1594–1651) was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1646 to 1651.

Biography

Beat Albrecht von Ramstein was born in Waldighofen on 14 July 1594.

On 29 November 1646 the cathedral chapter of the Basel Münster elected him as Prince-Bishop of Basel. He was ordained as a priest in 1647. Pope Innocent X confirmed his appointment as Bishop of Basel on 22 August 1650, and he was subsequently consecrated as a bishop by Thomas Henrici, auxiliary bishop of Basel on 1 May 1651.

He died on 25 August 1651.

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Important facts

Born
14 July 1594, Waldighoffen
Birth century
16th century
Died
25 August 1651, Porrentruy
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Switzerland
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Basel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Beat Albrecht von Ramstein?

Roman Catholic bishop

When was Beat Albrecht von Ramstein born?

Beat Albrecht von Ramstein was born on 14 July 1594 in Waldighoffen.

When did Beat Albrecht von Ramstein die?

Beat Albrecht von Ramstein died on 25 August 1651 in Porrentruy.

What was Beat Albrecht von Ramstein's occupation?

Beat Albrecht von Ramstein was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Beat Albrecht von Ramstein?

Beat Albrecht von Ramstein was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Beat Albrecht von Ramstein

· Wikidata: Q4876909

· DBpedia: Beat Albrecht von Ramstein

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