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Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau

1444 – 1517

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About Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau

Lived 1444 – 1517 (aged 72–73). Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau was a German vicar general, catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.

Heinrich von Lichtenau (1444 – 12 April 1517) was Prince-Bishop of Augsburg from 1505 to 1517.

Biography Heinrich von Lichtenau was born in Mindelheim in 1444. He was ordained as a priest in Augsburg in 1484.

The cathedral chapter of Augsburg Cathedral elected him Prince-Bishop of Augsburg on 1 April 1505. Pope Julius II confirmed his appointment on 7 May 1505, and he was consecrated as a bishop by Gabriel von Eyb, Bishop of Eichstätt, on 27 July 1505.

He died on 12 April 1517.

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Important facts

Born

1444, Breitenbrunn, Mindelheim

Birth century

15th century

Died

12 April 1517, Dillingen an der Donau

Occupation

Vicar general, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, bishop

Nationality

Germany

Positions held

Roman Catholic Bishop of Augsburg

Also known as

Heinrich von Lichtenau

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau's

Federico da Montefeltro

1422 – 1482

Condottiero

Frequently asked questions

Who was Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau?

Prince-bishop

When was Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau born?

Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau was born in 1444 in Breitenbrunn, Mindelheim.

When did Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau die?

Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau died on 12 April 1517 in Dillingen an der Donau.

What was Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau's occupation?

Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau was a vicar general, catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.

What nationality was Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau?

Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Heinrich IV. von Lichtenau

· Wikidata: Q1597829

· DBpedia: Heinrich von Lichtenau

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