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Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim

1571 – 1638

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Lived 1571 – 1638 (aged 66–67). Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim was a German canon, catholic priest, catholic bishop, vicar general and auxiliary bishop.

Gereon Otto von Gutmann zu Sobernheim (1571 – 25 September 1638) was a Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne (1616–1638).

Biography Gereon Otto von Gutmann zu Sobernheim was born in Koblenz, Germany in 1571 and ordained a priest in 1598. On 30 August 1606, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne and Titular Bishop of Cyrene. On 9 October 1616, he was consecrated bishop by Antonio Albergati, Bishop of Bisceglie. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne until his death on 25 September 1638.

While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Johannes Pelking, Auxiliary Bishop of Paderborn (1620); and the principal co-consecrator of Otto von Senheim, Auxiliary Bishop of Trier (1634).

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Important facts

Born
1571, Koblenz
Birth century
Occupation
Canon, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, vicar general, auxiliary bishop
Nationality
Positions held
Titular bishop, Auxiliary bishop
Also known as
Gereon Otto von Gutmann zu Sobernheim, Otto Gereon von Guttmann von Senheim zu Sobernheim

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim?

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When was Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim born?

Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim was born in 1571 in Koblenz.

When did Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim die?

Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim died on 25 September 1638 in Cologne.

What was Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim's occupation?

Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim was a canon, catholic priest, catholic bishop, vicar general and auxiliary bishop.

What nationality was Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim?

Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Gereon von Gutmann zu Sobernheim

· Wikidata: Q2038885

· DBpedia: Gereon Otto von Gutmann zu Sobernheim

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