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Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein

1760 – 1833

Swiss bishop

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Lived 1760 – 1833 (aged 73). Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein (30 June 1760 – 23 October 1833) was Bishop of Chur (1794–1824), then of Chur-St. Gallen (1824-1833). He had also been the last prince-bishop of the Prince-Bishopric of Chur until the ecclesiastical principality was secularized in 1803 in the course of the German mediatization.

An uncle of the Austrian diplomat Karl Ferdinand Graf von Buol-Schauenstein, Buol-Schauenstein was first ordained as a priest at Chur on 14 June 1783. He was elected prince-bishop on 22 January 1794; his confirmation followed on 12 September 1794, and he was consecrated as such on 5 October 1794. In 1810, Buol joined the Order of Knights of Malta. Buol was appointed bishop of the combined diocese of Chur-St. Gallen on 27 September 1824 and served in this capacity until his death.

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Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Chur, Diocesan bishop, Prince-Bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein?

Swiss bishop

When was Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein born?

Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein was born on 30 June 1760 in Innsbruck.

When did Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein die?

Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein died on 23 October 1833 in St. Gallen.

What was Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein's occupation?

Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein was a catholic priest, catholic deacon and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein

· Wikidata: Q6372214

· DBpedia: Karl Rudolf Graf von Buol-Schauenstein

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