Arnold von Solms
Arnold von Solms († July 19, 1296 ) was bishop of the Bamberg diocese from 1286 until his death in 1296 .
Life
Arnold von Solms, also Arnold Graf von Solms, comes from the extensive Hessian counts of the von Solms family . The eponymous castle is located in what is now the Burgsolms district of the city of Solms in the Lahn-Dill district in Hesse .
At the time of Arnold's appointment on May 15, 1286 by Pope Honorius IV. As Bishop of Bamberg, Rudolf I of Habsburg was King of the Holy Roman Empire (see also List of Heads of State 1286 ). He was ordained bishop in Rome before June 13, 1286.
Arnold significantly expanded the diocese, but he was also increasingly forced to mortgage castles and estates. He is considered a sponsor of monasteries and hospitals.
Web links
- Arnold von Solms in the history of Bamberg
- Overview of the life data of the Bamberg bishops ( MS Word ; 81 kB; accessed 2012; DOC file)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Manegold of Neuchâtel |
Bishop of Bamberg 1286–1296 |
Leopold I of Gründlach |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Arnold von Solms |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Bamberg |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 13th Century |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 19, 1296 |