Heinrich IV of Heßberg
Heinrich IV von Heßberg († July 13, 1207 ) was bishop of Würzburg from 1202 to 1207 .
Heinrich IV., Who is often referred to by the nickname Caseus , came from the Frankish noble family von Heßberg . The eponymous place Heßberg is incorporated into Veilsdorf in the Hildburghausen district in Thuringia . From 1372 to 1376 there was another family member, Albrecht III. von Heßberg , briefly Bishop of Würzburg.
In the dispute over the throne in the Holy Roman Empire at the end of the 12th and beginning of the 13th century, Heinrich was a follower of Philip of Swabia . He presumably died outside of Würzburg, his grave is unknown.
literature
- Scientific Association for the German Order eV and Historical German Order Compaigne to Mergentheim 1760 eV (Hrsg.): 1300 years of Würzburg - signs of history, images and seals of the bishops of Würzburg . Issue 23. Lauda-Königshofen 2004, p. 20.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Conrad I of Querfurt |
Bishop of Würzburg 1202–1207 |
Otto I of Lobdeburg |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Heinrich IV of Heßberg |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Würzburg |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 12th Century |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 13, 1207 |