Ludwig of Braunschweig-Lüneburg

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Ludwig von Braunschweig-Lüneburg (* around 1300 ; † July 18, 1346 in Walsrode ) had been Bishop of Minden since 1324 .

Life

His father was Duke Otto II (the Strict). The mother was Mechthild von Bayern. His brothers were Johann von Braunschweig-Lüneburg, later administrator of the Archdiocese of Bremen, Duke Otto III. von Braunschweig-Lüneburg and Duke Wilhelm von Braunschweig-Lüneburg . He was the first of several Minden bishops of Guelph descent.

Although intended for the clergy at an early stage, Ludwig was only ordained a subdeacon in 1324 . He was canon in Minden and was elected Bishop of Minden in 1324 against the candidate of the city of Minden Brüning von Engelbostel. Only an arbitration ruling by his brother Otto secured him rule. His choice was based on the hope that Ludwig would work with the Duchy of Braunschweig-Lüneburg. This would have meant a counterweight to the threat posed by the Counts of Hoya , the Counts of Wunstorf and the Counts of Schaumburg . However, that did not happen.

Inside, the bishop had to deal with the strivings for independence of the citizens of the city of Minden . He complained several times to the city council that it would disregard his rights, especially with regard to the Wichgrafen . He was supported by his uncle Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian . In 1332, Bishop Ludwig succeeded in obtaining the rights of a baron duchy from his uncle within the framework of the Veme jurisdiction . Associated with this was the right to set up free chairs . His goal of increasing his influence on the city of Minden had only limited success.

During his reign there was heavy fighting with the Counts of Hoya. Sometimes one side was successful, sometimes the other. Allegedly the Counts of Hoya were supported by Ludwig's brothers. In 1335 Hoya's troops destroyed Neuhaus Castle in Minden. The monastery lost the Stolzenau office . The key castle was built to ward off the threat from the Counts of Hoya . However, the financial situation of the bishop was so bad that he had to grant the Minden cathedral chapter , the nobleman of the mountains and the city of Minden a right of disposal. This was the only way to pay for the construction. A year later a general peace was announced. Nothing changed in the bishop's disastrous financial situation. The cathedral chapter refused to tax the canons. Thereupon Ludwig placed the monastery under the guardianship of his ducal brothers in 1339. The dukes had the right to redeem pledged Minden castles and to compensate themselves from property of the monastery. The guardianship government lasted until 1348. This meant that the monastery came under the influence of the Duchy of Braunschweig-Lüneburg from a secular point of view . As a result, Ludwig managed to enforce the taxation of the clergy. However, from now on the cathedral chapter had a considerable say in the collection and expenditure. During the time of his successor, Gerhard vom Schaumburg, the cathedral chapter became involved in the secular government of the monastery as a whole through the "sworn council."

In spiritual terms, he founded a Benedictine monastery in 1330. He consecrated the monastery at Egelstorpe .

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predecessor Office successor
Gottfried von Waldeck Bishop of Minden
1324–1346 		Gerhard I of Schauenburg
personal data
SURNAME Ludwig of Braunschweig-Lüneburg
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Ludwig von Minden
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Bishop of Minden
DATE OF BIRTH around 1300
DATE OF DEATH July 18, 1346
Place of death Walsrode