About Wichard von Pohlheim
Lived 1237 – 1282 (aged 45). Wichard von Pohlheim was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.
Bistumswappen of Passau.Wichard von Pohlheim was Bishop of Passau from 1280 to 1282.
Biography The year of his birth is unknown. As bishop he was a sponsor of the Cistercian monasteries of Fürstenzell and Heiligenkreuz as well as of the Dominican nunnery at Niederaltaich, he also founded the Franciscan monastery of Wels. He took part in the provincial synod in Salzburg in 1281. Various reforms were planned for the World and Order clergy, which were still connected with the efforts of Bishop Otto of Lonsdorf. He died on 17 December 1282 in Vienna.
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Who was Wichard von Pohlheim?
Roman Catholic bishop (1237-1282)
When was Wichard von Pohlheim born?
Wichard von Pohlheim was born on 25 February 1237 in Wels.
When did Wichard von Pohlheim die?
Wichard von Pohlheim died on 17 December 1282 in Vienna.
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Wichard von Pohlheim was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.
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