Hugo Eberhard Kratz von Scharfenstein
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About Hugo Eberhard Kratz von Scharfenstein
Lived 1591 – 1663 (aged 71–72). Hugo Eberhard Kratz von Scharfenstein was a German catholic priest, diplomat, catholic bishop, bishop and politician.
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Hugo Eberhard Kratz von Scharfenstein (1591 – 8 January 1663) was the Prince-Bishop of Worms from 1654 to 1663.
Biography
Hugo Eberhard Graf Kratz von Scharfenstein was born in Engers in 1591. In 1629, he became cantor of Mainz Cathedral. He was a member of the Mainz privy council from 1645 to 1647.
On 18 May 1654 the cathedral chapter of Worms Cathedral elected him to be the new Prince-Bishop of Worms, though it was not until 26 June 1662 that the appointment was confirmed by Pope Alexander VII.
He died on 8 January 1663.
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Hugo Eberhard Kratz von Scharfenstein was born in 1591 in Neuwied.
When did Hugo Eberhard Kratz von Scharfenstein die?
Hugo Eberhard Kratz von Scharfenstein died on 13 March 1663 in Regensburg.
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Hugo Eberhard Kratz von Scharfenstein was a catholic priest, diplomat, catholic bishop, bishop and politician.
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Hugo Eberhard Kratz von Scharfenstein was German.
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