Georg Fuchs von Rügheim (1519–1561) was the
Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1556 to 1561.
Biography
Georg Fuchs von Rügheim was born in Rügheim, which is today a district of
Hofheim, Bavaria, on February 6, 1519.
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in 1537; and at the University of Ingolstadt
The University of Ingolstadt was founded in 1472 by Louis the Rich, the Duke of Bavaria at the time, and its first Chancellor was the Bishop of Eichstätt. It consisted of five faculties: humanities, sciences, theology, law, and medicine, all o ...
in 1539.
He was appointed coadjutor bishop
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of Bamberg
Bamberg (, , ; East Franconian: ''Bambärch'') is a town in Upper Franconia, Germany, on the river Regnitz close to its confluence with the river Main. The town dates back to the 9th century, when its name was derived from the nearby ' castle. C ...
on 25 August 1554, with Pope Julius III
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confirming the appointment on 26 May 1555.Weigand von Redwitz
Weigand of Redwitz (1476 in Tüschnitz, now part of Küps – 20 May 1556 in Kronach) was Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1522 until his death.
Background
Weigand of Redwitz was a member of the Franconian Redwitz family. The Redwitzes were ...
as Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on 22 May 1556.ordained
Ordination is the process by which individuals are consecrated, that is, set apart and elevated from the laity class to the clergy, who are thus then authorized (usually by the denominational hierarchy composed of other clergy) to perform va ...
as a priest
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on 14 November 1557.consecrated
Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service. The word ''consecration'' literally means "association with the sacred". Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various ways by different grou ...
as a bishop
A bishop is an ordained clergy member who is entrusted with a position of authority and oversight in a religious institution.
In Christianity, bishops are normally responsible for the governance of dioceses. The role or office of bishop is ca ...
by Petrus Rauh, auxiliary bishop of Bamberg, on 28 November 1557.
References
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1519 births
1561 deaths
Prince-Bishops of Bamberg