Gumpert of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach
Gumpert von Brandenburg , also Gumprecht (born July 16, 1503 in Ansbach , † June 15, 1528 in Naples ) came from the Franconian branch of the Hohenzollern and was canon in Bamberg and papal envoy.
origin
Gumpert von Brandenburg was a son of the Ansbach and Kulmbach margrave Friedrich II and the Polish princess Sofia Jagiellonka , a daughter of King Casimir IV Jagiełło . He had numerous siblings. many of which gained greater importance, including Casimir , Georg the Pious and Albrecht (see also the list of the Hohenzollern tribes ).
Life
Gumpert von Brandenburg was canon of Bamberg and a member of the cathedral chapter . He became Pope Hadrian VI. called to Rome and also served under his successor Clement VII. During the Sacco di Roma he was imprisoned during a diplomatic mission and died of the consequences of injuries sustained in his captivity. He was buried in San Giacomo degli Spagnoli .
literature
- Norbert Sack, Harald Stark and a .: Three weddings ... and a split in the church - Margrave Georg the Pious and his time . Document for the special exhibition at the Plassenburg (May 17 - October 4, 2009).
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SURNAME | Gumpert of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Brandenburg, Gumpert von; Gumprecht of Brandenburg |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canon of Bamberg, papal envoy |
DATE OF BIRTH | July 16, 1503 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Ansbach |
DATE OF DEATH | June 15, 1528 |
Place of death | Naples |