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Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau

1638 – 1684

Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg

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About Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau

Lived 1638 – 1684 (aged 46). Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau was a German catholic priest.

Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau (6 or 7 August 16385 September 1684) was a German clergyman who served as Prince and Bishop of Würzburg from his election on 31 May 1683 until his death in 1684.

Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau was born in (part of modern Karlstein am Main) on 6 or 7 August 1638.

He was ordained as a priest on 21 December 1682. The cathedral chapter of Würzburg Cathedral elected him Prince-Bishop of Würzburg on 31 May 1683.

He died on 5 September 1684, without having had his election confirmed by the pope and without having been consecrated as a bishop.

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Important facts

Born

6 August 1638, Dettingen am Main

Birth century

17th century

Died

5 September 1684, Würzburg

Occupation

Catholic priest

Nationality

Germany

Positions held

Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg

Also known as

Konrad Wilhelm von Werdenau

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau's

Thomas Willis

1621 – 1675

Physician

Giovanni Domenico Cassini

Frequently asked questions

Who was Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau?

Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg

When was Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau born?

Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau was born on 6 August 1638 in Dettingen am Main.

When did Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau die?

Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau died on 5 September 1684 in Würzburg.

What was Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau's occupation?

Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau was a catholic priest.

What nationality was Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau?

Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau

· Wikidata: Q106488

· DBpedia: Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau

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