Friedrich Ludwig Franz von Wangen zu Geroldseck
Friedrich Ludwig Franz Reichsfreiherr von Wangen zu Geroldseck (1727–1782) was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1775 to 1782.[1]
Biography
Friedrich Ludwig Franz Reichsfreiherr von Wangen zu Geroldseck was born in Wilwisheim on May 12, 1727.[2]
He was ordained as a priest on March 15, 1766.[2]
On May 29, 1775, the cathedral chapter of Basel Münster elected him to be the new Prince-Bishop of Basel, with Pope Pius VI confirming his appointment on November 13, 1775.[2] He was consecrated as bishop by Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Gobel, auxiliary bishop of Basel, on March 3, 1776.[2]
He died on November 11, 1782.[2]
References
- ↑ Sprink & Son's Monthly Numismatic Circle, Vol I. (1893), p. 446
- 1 2 3 4 5 Profile of catholic-hierarchy.org
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by Simon Nikolaus Euseb von Montjoye-Hirsingen |
Prince-Bishop of Basel 1775–1782 |
Succeeded by Franz Joseph Sigismund von Roggenbach |
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