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Ernst von Mengersdorf

1554 – 1591

Prince-Bishop of Bamberg

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About Ernst von Mengersdorf

Lived 1554 – 1591 (aged 36–37). Ernst von Mengersdorf was a German catholic priest, catholic bishop, ecclesiastical prince and bishop.

Ernst von Mengersdorf (1554–1591) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1583 to 1591.

Biography

Ernst von Mengersdorf was born in Bamberg on October 23, 1554.

He was elected Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on September 2, 1583, with Pope Gregory XIII confirming his appointment on November 21, 1583.

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Important facts

Born

1554, Bamberg

Birth century

16th century

Died

21 October 1591, Bamberg

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, ecclesiastical prince, bishop

Nationality

Germany

Education

Old University of Leuven, University of Bologna, University of Siena

Positions held

Diocesan bishop

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ernst von Mengersdorf's

Thomas Gresham

1519 – 1579

Economist

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernst von Mengersdorf?

Prince-Bishop of Bamberg

When was Ernst von Mengersdorf born?

Ernst von Mengersdorf was born in 1554 in Bamberg.

When did Ernst von Mengersdorf die?

Ernst von Mengersdorf died on 21 October 1591 in Bamberg.

What was Ernst von Mengersdorf's occupation?

Ernst von Mengersdorf was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, ecclesiastical prince and bishop.

What nationality was Ernst von Mengersdorf?

Ernst von Mengersdorf was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernst von Mengersdorf

· Wikidata: Q1360878

· DBpedia: Ernst von Mengersdorf

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