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Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen

1500 – 1559

Bishop of Freising

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About Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen

Lived 1500 – 1559. Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen was a German catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.

Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen (died 8 April 1559) was the 49th Bishop of Freising in 1552 to 1559.

Biography Leo came from Hilgertshausen, near Dachau as a member of a noble family. He encouraged, supported by the Bavarian Duke Albert V, the Counter-Reformation in his diocese. During his tenure, the Peace of Augsburg was established.

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Important facts

Born

1500, Duchy of Bavaria, Hilgertshausen-Tandern

Birth century

15th century

Died

8 April 1559

Occupation

Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, bishop

Nationality

Germany

Positions held

Diocesan bishop, Bishop

Also known as

Leo Lösch von Hilkershausen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen's

Edward Wotton

1492 – 1555

Zoologist

Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada

Henry FitzAlan, 12th Earl of Arundel

1512 – 1580

Courtier

Iñigo López de Mendoza y Mendoza

Frequently asked questions

Who was Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen?

Bishop of Freising

When was Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen born?

Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen was born in 1500 in Dachau, Duchy of Bavaria, Hilgertshausen-Tandern.

When did Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen die?

Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen died on 8 April 1559.

What was Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen's occupation?

Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.

What nationality was Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen?

Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen

· Wikidata: Q108168

· DBpedia: Leo Lösch von Hilkertshausen

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