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Josef Wilhelm Rinck von Baldenstein

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Josef Wilhelm Rinck von Baldenstein

Georg Josef Wilhelm Aloys Rinck von Baldenstein (1704–1762) was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1744 to 1762.[1]

Biography

Josef Wilhelm Rinck von Baldenstein was born in Saignelégier on February 9, 1704.[2]

He was ordained as a priest on March 31, 1736.[2] On January 22, 1744, the cathedral chapter of Basel Münster elected him to be the new Prince-Bishop of Basel, with Pope Benedict XIV confirming his appointment on April 13, 1744.[2] He was consecrated as a bishop on November 22, 1744.[2]

He died on September 13, 1762.[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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Preceded by Prince-Bishop of Basel
1744–1762 		Succeeded by


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