About George III of Limpurg
Lived 1470 – 1522 (aged 51–52). George III of Limpurg was a German catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor and Cunigunde of Luxembourg pictured with Bamberg Cathedral and the coat of arms of Georg Schenk von Limpurg in the Bamberger Missale, 1507. Georg Schenk von Limpurg (1470–1522) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1505 to 1522.
Biography
Georg Schenk von Limpurg was born in Obersontheim in 1470.
He was elected Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on 13 February 1505, with Pope Julius II confirming his appointment on 18 April 1505.
Schenk von Limpurg was a trusted adviser of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, particularly at the 1518 Imperial Diet held in Augsburg, where the major topic of discussion was Martin Luther.
He died in Altenburg, Bamberg, on 31 May 1522. He is buried in Bamberg Cathedral, with a funerary monument by Loy Hering.
Cultural Depictions
Georg Schenk von Limpurg is the Bishop of Bamberg who was a character in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's play Götz von Berlichingen (1773).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George III of Limpurg?
German bishop
When was George III of Limpurg born?
George III of Limpurg was born in 1470.
When did George III of Limpurg die?
George III of Limpurg died on 31 May 1522 in Burg.
What was George III of Limpurg's occupation?
George III of Limpurg was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was George III of Limpurg?
George III of Limpurg was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: George III of Limpurg
· DBpedia: Georg Schenk von Limpurg
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