Johann von Sierck
Johann von Sierck († 1305 in Toul ) was bishop of Utrecht from 1290 to 1296 and bishop of Toul from 1296 to 1305 .
Life
Johann came from the Lorraine family of the von Sierck family. He was Archdeacon von Karden in the Archdiocese of Trier and papal chaplain . In 1291 he was appointed Bishop of Utrecht by Past Nicholas IV without prior election by the General Chapter . When he wanted to redeem the castles Vreeland and Montfoort, which had been pledged to Gisbrecht van Amstel and Hermann van Woerden , he was refused. With the help of the Dutch Count Florens V , he managed to conquer the castles. He reformed the clergy in his diocese and raised money to continue building the cathedral . However, he was unable to free the bishopric from the influence of Holland. In 1296 he was transferred to Toul by Boniface VIII . There he managed to restore the long-disturbed order.
literature
- Karl Theodor Wenzelburger: Johann II. Van Sierck . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 14, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1881, p. 431.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Johann I of Nassau |
Bishop of Utrecht 1291–1296 |
Wilhelm II of Berthout |
| Konrad II of Tübingen |
Bishop of Toul 1296–1305 |
Vito Venosa |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Johann von Sierck |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Toul and Utrecht |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 13th Century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1305 |
| Place of death | Toul |