Ludolf of Courland
Ludolf von Kurland (* unknown; † 1359 ) was Bishop of Courland and priest of the Teutonic Order .
As Provost of Courland, Ludolf was elected as his successor by the cathedral chapter after the death of Bishop John II of Courland and on March 14, 1354 by Pope Innocent VI. confirmed as such. Because of doubts about the validity of his election, he went to the papal curia , where the Pope cashed his election and, after Ludolf had renounced the election, appointed him bishop of Courland on his own authority.
literature
- Jan-Erik Beuttel: Ludolf (OT) († 1359). 1354-1359? Bishop of Courland. In: Erwin Gatz (ed.), With the assistance of Clemens Brodkorb: The Bishops of the Holy Roman Empire 1198 to 1448. A biographical encyclopedia. Duncker & Humblot, Berlin 2001, ISBN 3-428-10303-3 , pp. 316-317.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Johann II. |
Bishop of Courland 1354–1359? |
Jacob |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ludolf of Courland |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Courland |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 13th century or 14th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1359 |