Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt

Engraving of Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt by Johann Salver.
Zobel family coat of arms.

Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt (1543–1580) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1577 to 1580.

Biography

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Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt was born on 20 July 1543 to Hans Zobel von Giebelstadt and Apollonia (born von Bibra). He was elected Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on 20 August 1577, with Pope Gregory XIII confirming his appointment on 29 January 1578.[1] He was ordained as a priest but never consecrated as a bishop.[1]

He died on 7 September 1580 and is buried in Michaelsberg Abbey, Bamberg.

References

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  1. ^ a b Cheney, David M. "Father Johann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2018-02-12.
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Prince-Bishop of Bamberg
1577–1580
Succeeded by