Valentin Wiery (12 February 1813 – 29 December 1880) was an

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Valentin Wiery Wiery was born in St Marein in Wolfsberg, was educated locally (learning the Slovenian language) and was ordained on 24 August 1835. In 1858, Wiery was consecrated

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. His consecration was considered a display of Tarnóczy's personal power and Wiery came to be considered a prominent modern Prince-Bishop. Wiery died on 29 December 1880.

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