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Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

1582 – 1625

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About Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

Lived 1582 – 1625 (aged 42). Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was a German catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Eitel Friedrich von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (25 September 1582 – 19 September 1625) was a Roman Catholic Cardinal-Priest and Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück. He was a son of Charles II, Count of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and thus a member of the noble and ancient Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen family.

On the 15 December 1620 Pope Gregory XV created him Cardinal in pectore, he was publicly proclaimed Cardinal-Priest of S. Lorenzo in Panisperna on 11 Jan 1621. He was appointed Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück on 28 April 1623. On the 29 October 1623 he chose to become a priest and was ordained.

He was never styled Eminence as this was only done after his death in 1630.

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Important facts

Born
26 September 1582, Sigmaringen
Birth century
16th century
Died
19 September 1625, Iburg Castle
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Germany
Positions held
Prince-Bishop of Osnabrück, Cardinal priest, Bishop
Also known as
Eitel Friedrich von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen?

Catholic cardinal (1582-1625)

When was Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen born?

Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was born on 26 September 1582 in Sigmaringen.

When did Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen die?

Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen died on 19 September 1625 in Iburg Castle.

What was Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen's occupation?

Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen?

Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

· Wikidata: Q87531

· DBpedia: Eitel Frederick von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen

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