- Martin von Eyb
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Engraving of Martin von Eyb by Johann Salver.
Martin von Eyb (1543–1594) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1580 to 1583.
Biography
Martin von Eyb was born in Eybburg, which is now a part of Ansbach, in 1543.[1]
He was appointed Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on October 11, 1580, with Pope Gregory XIII confirming his appointment on March 15, 1581.[2]
His health deteriorated rapidly and he resigned on August 26, 1583, without ever having been consecrated as a bishop.[3] He died on August 27, 1584.[4]
References
- ^ Profile on catholic-hierarchy.org
- ^ Profile on catholic-hierarchy.org
- ^ Profile on catholic-hierarchy.org
- ^ Profile on catholic-hierarchy.org
Catholic Church titles Preceded by
Johann Georg Zobel von GiebelstadtPrince-Bishop of Bamberg
1580–1583Succeeded by
Ernst von MengersdorfCategories:- 1543 births
- 1584 deaths
- Bishops of Bamberg
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