About Frederick IV of Baden
Lived 1458 – 1517 (aged 59). Frederick IV of Baden was a German catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Frederik of Baden (145824 September 1517, Lier) was a German nobleman who served as Bishop of Utrecht from 1496 until his resignation in 1517.
Frederick of Baden was the son of Margrave Charles I of Baden-Baden and Catherine of Austria, sister of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor.
He was canon at Cologne before he was elected as bishop of Utrecht through heavy pressure from Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor. The Emperor hoped that Frederik, as a full nephew, would be favourable to Habsburg interests in the bishopric of Utrecht.
The states of Utrecht, however, were on an independent course and approached Duke Charles of Guelders. Frederick attempted to act strongly, but the faction-struggles became too much for him.
When it was revealed in 1514 that he was planning to relinquish the bishopric to a candidate of King Louis XII of France, he lost the support of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, who forced him to resign on 9 May 1517. Charles then managed to get Philip of Burgundy elected.
After his death, Frederick was interred in the church of Baden-Baden.
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Who was Frederick IV of Baden?
Dutch bishop
When was Frederick IV of Baden born?
Frederick IV of Baden was born on 8 July 1458.
When did Frederick IV of Baden die?
Frederick IV of Baden died on 24 September 1517 in Lier.
What was Frederick IV of Baden's occupation?
Frederick IV of Baden was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Frederick IV of Baden?
Frederick IV of Baden was German.
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