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Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg

1644 – 1693

Prince-Bishop of Bamberg

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Lived 1644 – 1693 (aged 49). Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg was a German catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Marquard Sebastian Schenk von Stauffenberg (14 May 1644 – 9 October 1693) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1683 to 1693.

Biography

Marquard Sebastian Schenk von Stauffenberg was born in Eichstätt on 14 May 1644.

He became a canon of Bamberg Cathedral, Würzburg Cathedral, and Augsburg Cathedral. On 10 June 1683 he was elected Prince-Bishop of Bamberg. Pope Innocent XI confirmed his appointment on 2 September 1686. He was ordained as a priest and consecrated as a bishop by Stephan Weinberger, auxiliary bishop of Augsburg, on 6 April 1687.

He received Schloss Greifenstein and rebuilt it in Baroque style, 1691–93, employing the Bavarian architect Leonhard Dientzenhofer. He also commissioned the building of Schloss Seehof.

He died on 9 October 1693.

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Important facts

Born
16 May 1644, Eichstätt
Birth century
17th century
Died
9 October 1693, Bamberg
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Germany
Education
University of Ingolstadt, University of Bourges
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Bamberg, Prince-Bishop, Bishop
Also known as
Marquard Sebastian Schenk von Stauffenberg

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Prince-Bishop of Bamberg (1644-1693)

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Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg was born on 16 May 1644 in Eichstätt.

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Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg died on 9 October 1693 in Bamberg.

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Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

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Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marquard Sebastian Schenk of Stauffenberg

· Wikidata: Q78373

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