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Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn

1683 – 1743

Roman Catholic priest

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Lived 1683 – 1743 (aged 60). Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn was a German catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn (1683–1743) was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1737 to 1743.

Biography

Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn was born in Obersteinbrunn, the son of Johann Jakob Kaspar Sigmund Freiherr von Reinach-Steinbrunn (d. 1693) and his wife Maria Salome Lucia von Pfirt (d. 1721).

From 1703 to 1705, he attended the Jesuit gymnasium in Porrentruy. He became the provost of Basel Münster in 1726.

On 4 June 1737 the cathedral chapter of Basel Münster elected him to be the new prince-bishop of Basel, with Pope Clement XII confirming his appointment on 30 September 1737. He was consecrated as a bishop by Cardinal Barni on 29 June 1738.

He died on 16 December 1743.

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Important facts

Born
19 August 1683
Birth century
17th century
Died
16 December 1743, Porrentruy
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Germany
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Basel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn?

Roman Catholic priest (1683-1743)

When was Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn born?

Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn was born on 19 August 1683.

When did Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn die?

Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn died on 16 December 1743 in Porrentruy.

What was Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn's occupation?

Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn?

Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn

· Wikidata: Q1534390

· DBpedia: Jakob Sigismund von Reinach-Steinbrunn

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