Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein
Roman Catholic bishop
About Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein
Lived 1610 – 1691 (aged 80–81). Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein was a German catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein (1610–1691) was the Prince-Bishop of Worms from 1683 to 1691. Biography
A member of the House of Franckenstein, Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein was born in Castle Frankenstein in 1610.
On 17 August 1683, the cathedral chapter of Worms Cathedral elected him to be the new Prince-Bishop of Worms. Pope Innocent XI confirmed his appointment on 16 July 1688 and he was consecrated as a bishop by Anselm Franz von Ingelheim, Archbishop-Elector of Mainz, on 5 September 1688.
He died on 29 September 1691 and is buried in Frankfurt Cathedral.
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Roman Catholic bishop
When was Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein born?
Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein was born in 1610 in Frankenstein Castle.
When did Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein die?
Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein died in 1691 in Worms.
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Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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Johannes Karl von und zu Franckenstein was German.
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