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Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt

1543 – 1580

Bishop of Bamberg

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About Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt

Lived 1543 – 1580 (aged 36–37). Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt was a German catholic priest, ecclesiastical prince and bishop.

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Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt (1543–1580) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1577 to 1580.

Biography

Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt was born on 20 July 1543 to Hans Zobel von Giebelstadt and Apollonia (born von Bibra). He was elected Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on 20 August 1577, with Pope Gregory XIII confirming his appointment on 29 January 1578. He was ordained as a priest but never consecrated as a bishop.

He died on 7 September 1580 and is buried in Michaelsberg Abbey, Bamberg.

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Important facts

Born
1543
Birth century
16th century
Died
1580
Occupation
Catholic priest, ecclesiastical prince, bishop
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Ingolstadt, University of Bologna, Old University of Orléans, University of Paris
Positions held
Bishop-elect, Bishop

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Frequently asked questions

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Bishop of Bamberg

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Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt was born in 1543.

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Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt died in 1580.

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Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt was a catholic priest, ecclesiastical prince and bishop.

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Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt

· Wikidata: Q108565

· DBpedia: Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt

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