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Melchior von Lichtenfels

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Melchior von Lichtenfels (c.1517–1575) was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1554 to 1575.

Von Lichtenfels was born into a noble Württemberg family around the year 1517.[1] In 1527, he became a member of the cathedral chapter of the Basel Münster.[1] He was archdeacon from 1547 to 1554.[1]

Following the 1553 death of Philippe von Gundelsheim, Lichtenfels became apostolic administrator of the prince-bishopric.[1] In 1554, the cathedral chapter elected him as the new Prince-Bishop of Basel.[1]

He died in Porrentruy on 17 May 1575.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Entry in Historical Dictionary of Switzerland
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Preceded by Prince-Bishop of Basel
1554–1575 		Succeeded by
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