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Johann Konrad von Roggenbach

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Johann Konrad von Roggenbach (1618–1693) was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1656 to 1693.[1]

Biography

Johann Konrad von Roggenbach was born in Rhein on December 15, 1618.[2] He was ordained as a priest on April 4, 1654.[2]

On December 22, 1656, the cathedral chapter of Basel Münster elected him to be the new Prince-Bishop of Basel.[2] Pope Alexander VII confirmed his appointment on January 13, 1658, and he was consecrated as a bishop by Federico Borromeo, on March 23, 1659.[2]

He died on July 13, 1693.[2]

References

  1. ^ Sprink & Son's Monthly Numismatic Circle, Vol I. (1893), p. 446
  2. ^ a b c d e Profile on catholic-hierarchy.org
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1656–1693 		Succeeded by
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