About John II van Sierck
Lived 1300 – 1305. John II van Sierck was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.
John or Jan van Sierck (or Zyrick) (died 1305) served as Bishop of Toul from 1296 until his death in 1305. He had previously served as Bishop of Utrecht from 1291 to 1296.
John van Sierck was archdeacon in Treis-Karden in the Archbishopric of Trier, and papal chaplain. In 1291 he was named bishop of Utrecht by Pope Nicholas IV, without prior election by the Utrecht Chapters. Despite a strong rule, in which he reformed the ecclesiastic law, John was unable to remove Utrecht from the influence of Floris V, Count of Holland, a legacy of his predecessor John I of Nassau.
John set up public notaries and was in constant conflict with the city of Utrecht. In 1296 he was moved to the Bishopric of Toul, where he ruled as John I. It is unclear if the move was voluntary, or was done to make way for a successor that was more inclined to an alliance between the County of Flanders and England.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John II van Sierck?
Dutch Prince-Bishop
When was John II van Sierck born?
John II van Sierck was born in 1300.
When did John II van Sierck die?
John II van Sierck died in 1305 in Rome.
What was John II van Sierck's occupation?
John II van Sierck was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: John II van Sierck
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