About Conrad III of Lichtenberg
Lived 1240 – 1299 (aged 58–59). Conrad III of Lichtenberg was a catholic bishop.
Conrad of Lichtenberg (; ; 1240 – 1 August 1299) was a bishop of Strasbourg in the 13th century.
Lichtenberg was born to a wealthy family and entered the clergy at the age of 13. He was elected Bishop of Strasbourg in 1273. He died in combat while supporting his brother-in-law Egino against the city of Freiburg.
Credit is given to Lichtenberg for the construction of the Western facade of Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, realized by German architect Erwin von Steinbach (1244–1318). Lichtenberg is buried there in Chapel Saint Jean.
The Château de Lichtenberg in Alsace, France remains today.
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Who was Conrad III of Lichtenberg?
bishop of Strasburg
When was Conrad III of Lichtenberg born?
Conrad III of Lichtenberg was born in 1240.
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Conrad III of Lichtenberg died on 1 August 1299 in Strasbourg.
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Conrad III of Lichtenberg was a catholic bishop.
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