Johann VI. from Sitsch
Johann VI. von Sitsch (also: Johannes von Sitsch ; * August 18, 1552 in Stübendorf near Ottmachau ; † April 25, 1608 in Neisse ) was Prince-Bishop of Breslau .
Life
Johann von Sitsch studied law at German and Italian universities. In 1569 he became a canon and in 1585 a provost at the Wroclaw Cathedral .
After Bishop Paul Albert , elected in 1599, died before his episcopal ordination , the Wroclaw Cathedral Chapter elected Johann von Sitsch as his successor on July 18, 1600. Then emperor appointed him Rudolf II. To the upper governor of Silesia . In 1606 Johann von Sitsch held a diocesan synod.
After his death he was buried in the parish church of St. James in Neisse.
literature
- Karl Kastner: The Breslau bishops. East German publishing company, Breslau 1929
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Albert |
Bishop of Breslau 1600–1608 |
Charles of Austria |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Johann VI. from Sitsch |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Johannes von Sitsch |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Prince-Bishop of Breslau, Governor of Silesia |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 18, 1552 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stübendorf near Ottmachau |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 25, 1608 |
| Place of death | Neisse |