Anton Braun (bishop)
Anton Braun (* in Hainsfarth ; † August 13, 1540 ) was a German bishop and auxiliary bishop in Eichstätt .
Life
In 1522 Braun was ordained a priest for the diocese of Eichstätt. On May 4, 1530 he was appointed auxiliary bishop in Eichstätt and titular bishop of Philadelphia in Arabia . On July 31, 1530, Johann Laymann , auxiliary bishop in Augsburg , consecrated him as bishop .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Fabian Weickmann |
Auxiliary bishop in Eichstätt 1530–1540 |
Leonhard Haller |
Individual evidence
- ^ Bishop Anton Braun. Catholic-Hierarchy, accessed February 5, 2019 .
- ↑ Bishops who are not Ordinaries of Sees: BR… - BT… Accessed on February 5, 2019 (English).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Braun, Anton |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German bishop and auxiliary bishop in Eichstätt |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th century or 16th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hainsfarth |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 13, 1540 |