Friedrich von Wirsberg
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Friedrich von Wirsberg (1507–1573) was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1558 to 1573.
Friedrich von Wirsberg was born in Glashütten, Bavaria on November 16, 1507.[1]
On April 15, 1558, Melchior Zobel von Giebelstadt, Prince-Bishop of Würzburg, was assassinated by the forces of Wilhelm von Grumbach.[2] The cathedral chapter of Würzburg Cathedral elected Friedrich von Wirsberg as Zobel's successor on April 27, 1558.[1] Von Grumbach claimed he was not involved in the murder of Zobel, but Bishop von Wirsberg was determined to bring von Grumbach to justice.[2] Von Grumbach, along with Albert Alcibiades, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach, sought refuge in the Kingdom of France.[2]
In 1560, von Wirsberg expelled all Jews from the Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg.[2]
He died on November 12, 1573, and is buried in Würzburg Cathedral (grave #14, grave plate #59 on diagram).[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Article on German Wikipedia, Profile on catholic-hierarchy.org
- 1 2 3 4 Article on German Wikipedia
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| Preceded by Melchior Zobel von Giebelstadt |
Prince-Bishop of Würzburg 1558–1573 |
Succeeded by Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn |