Lothar Franz von SchönbornLothar Franz von Schönborn-Buchheim (4 October 1655 – 30 January 1729) was the Archbishop-Elector of Mainz from 1694 to 1729 and the Bishop of Bamberg from 1693 to 1729. As Archbishop of Mainz, he was also Archchancellor of the Holy Roman Empire. Lothar Franz von Schönborn is known for commissioning a number of Baroque buildings, such as the palace Schloss Weissenstein.
Würzburg ResidenceThe Würzburg Residence (German: Würzburger Residenz) is a palace in Würzburg, Germany. Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt and Maximilian von Welsch, representatives of the Austrian/Southern German Baroque style, were involved in the construction, as well as Robert de Cotte and Germain Boffrand, who were followers of the French style.University of WürzburgThe Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg (also referred to as the University of Würzburg; German: Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg) is a public research university in Würzburg, Germany. Founded in 1402, it is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in Germany. The university initially had a brief run and was closed in 1415. It was reopened in 1582 on the initiative of Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn.
Würzburg CathedralWürzburg Cathedral (German: Würzburger Dom) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Würzburg in Bavaria, Germany, dedicated to Saint Kilian. It is the seat of the Bishop of Würzburg and has served as the burial place for the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg for hundreds of years. With an overall length of 103 metres, it is the fourth largest Romanesque church building in Germany, and a masterpiece of German architecture from the Salian period.Prince-Bishopric of WürzburgThe Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg (German: Fürstbistum Würzburg; Hochstift Würzburg) was an ecclesiastical principality of the Holy Roman Empire located in Lower Franconia, west of the Prince-Bishopric of Bamberg. Würzburg had been a diocese since 743. As established by the Concordat of 1448, bishops in Germany were chosen by the canons of the cathedral chapter and their election was later confirmed by the pope.
WürzburgWürzburg (German: [ˈvʏʁtsbʊʁk] ; Main-Franconian: Wörtzburch, historical engl. exonyme Wurtzbourg) is the second-largest city in Franconia after Nuremberg and is located in the north of Bavaria. Würzburg is the administrative seat of the Regierungsbezirk Lower Franconia. It spans the banks of the Main river. Würzburg is situated approximately 110 km (68 mi) west-northwest of Nuremberg and 120 km (75 mi) east-southeast of Frankfurt am Main.House of SchönbornThe House of Schönborn () is an ancient noble family of the Holy Roman Empire. As a formerly sovereign and mediatized family, it belongs to the Hochadel (German for 'high nobility'). Various members of the family have held high offices of the Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire over the course of centuries, including as bishops, prince-bishops, cardinals and prince-electors.
AschaffenburgAschaffenburg (German pronunciation: [aˈʃafn̩bʊʁk] ; Hessian: Aschebersch, pronounced [ˈaʒəˌbɛːʃ]) is a town in northwest Bavaria, Germany. The town of Aschaffenburg, despite being its administrative seat, is not part of the district of Aschaffenburg. Aschaffenburg belonged to the Archbishopric of Mainz for more than 800 years.
Baroque architecture16th–18th-century European architectural styleBaroque architecture is a highly decorative and theatrical style which appeared in Italy in the late 16th century and gradually spread across Europe. It was originally introduced by the Catholic Church, particularly the Jesuits, as a means to combat the Reformation and the Protestant church with a new architecture that inspired astonishment, reverence and awe.
Electorate of MainzToday part ofGermanyThe Electorate of Mainz (German: Kurfürstentum Mainz or Kurmainz; Latin: Electoratus Moguntinus), previously known in English as Mentz and by its French name Mayence, was one of the most prestigious and influential states of the Holy Roman Empire.
Melchior Friedrich von Schönborn-BuchheimMelchior Friedrich, Count of Schönborn-Buchheim (16 March 1644 – 19 May 1717), was a German politician who served as a Minister of State of the Electorate of Mainz. After his death, four of his sons became German Prince-Bishops.
Canon (title)Canon (Ancient Greek: κανονικός, romanized: kanonikós) is a Christian title usually used to refer to a member of certain bodies in subject to an ecclesiastical rule. Originally, a canon was a cleric living with others in a clergy house or, later, in one of the houses within the precinct of or close to a cathedral or other major church and conducting his life according to the customary discipline or rules of the church.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.