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Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach

1609 – 1675

Prince bishop of Wurzburg

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Lived 1609 – 1675 (aged 65–66). Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach was a German catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach (September 15, 1609 – April 19, 1675) was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1673 to 1675.

Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach was born in Stammheim, Florstadt on 15 September 1609 to Johann Dietrich von Rosenbach (major of Amoneburg and Friedburg) and his wife Susanna Regina von Knoringen, as the eldest of four children; his brother Heinrich became canon in Wurzburg and his brother Philipp headed the Fulda Monastery. with Pope Clement X confirming his appointment on 10 September 1674. He was consecrated as a bishop by Stephan Weinberger, auxiliary bishop of Würzburg on 6 January 1675.

During his time as Prince-Bishop, the Franco-Dutch War spilled into the Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg, with forces under Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne invading the bishopric. These forces were eventually beaten back by troops under the command of Raimondo Montecuccoli.

He died on 19 April 1675.

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Important facts

Born
1609, Stammheim (Kolitzheim)
Birth century
Died
1675, Würzburg
Nationality
Education
University of Würzburg
Positions held
Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg, Prince-Bishop, Bishop

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People whose lives overlapped Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach?

Prince bishop of Wurzburg

When was Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach born?

Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach was born in 1609 in Stammheim (Kolitzheim).

When did Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach die?

Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach died in 1675 in Würzburg.

What was Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach's occupation?

Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach?

Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach

· Wikidata: Q100733

· DBpedia: Johann Hartmann von Rosenbach

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