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Otto Friedrich von Buchheim

1604 – 1664

Bishop of Ljubljana,

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About Otto Friedrich von Buchheim

Lived 1604 – 1664 (aged 60). Otto Friedrich von Buchheim was a German catholic priest, catholic bishop, polymath and bishop.

Otto Friedrich von Buchheim or Otto Friedrich von Puchheim (3 April 1604 – 3 April 1664) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ljubljana (1641–1664).

Biography Otto Friedrich von Buchheim was born in Vienna, Austria on 3 April 1604. On 15 April 1641, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Ljubljana. On 21 April 1641, he was consecrated bishop by Giovanni Battista Maria Pallotta, Cardinal-Priest of San Silvestro in Capite, with Alfonso Gonzaga, Titular Archbishop of Rhodus, and Patrizio Donati, Bishop of Minori, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Ljubljana until his death on 3 April 1664.

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Important facts

Born
3 April 1604, Vienna
Birth century
17th century
Died
3 April 1664, Ljubljana, Passau
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, polymath, bishop
Nationality
Holy Roman Empire
Positions held
Bishop of Laibach, Prince-Bishop, Bishop
Also known as
Otto Friedrich von Puchheim

People in Otto Friedrich von Buchheim's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Alfonso Gonzaga
1588 – 1649
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Giovanni Battista Maria Pallotta
1594 – 1668
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 Portrait of Patrizio Donati
Patrizio Donati
1588 – 1666
Catholic priest

Contemporaries

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Robert Hooke
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Friedrich von Buchheim?

Bishop of Ljubljana, (1604-1664)

When was Otto Friedrich von Buchheim born?

Otto Friedrich von Buchheim was born on 3 April 1604 in Vienna.

When did Otto Friedrich von Buchheim die?

Otto Friedrich von Buchheim died on 3 April 1664 in Ljubljana, Passau.

What was Otto Friedrich von Buchheim's occupation?

Otto Friedrich von Buchheim was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, polymath and bishop.

What nationality was Otto Friedrich von Buchheim?

Otto Friedrich von Buchheim was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Friedrich von Buchheim

· Wikidata: Q25973283

· DBpedia: Otto Friedrich von Buchheim

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