Wilhelm I of Diepholz
Wilhelm I of Diepholz († May 12, 1242 ) was a Catholic priest and bishop of Minden .
Life
Wilhelm was born as the son of nobleman Gottschalk III. Born by Diepholz .
Long-standing conflicts with Count Heinrich von Hoya fell during his reign . In the course of this, the count had violent attacks carried out against subjects of the Minden bishopric. For protection, Wilhelm had Neunhaus Castle built near Liebenau in 1242 .
After his death on May 12, 1242, his brother Johann was appointed Bishop of Minden.
literature
- Friedrich Wilhelm Ebeling: The German bishops until the end of the sixteenth century. Vol. 2, Leipzig, 1858 p. 260
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Konrad I. |
Bishop of Minden 1236–1242 |
Johann |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wilhelm I of Diepholz |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Minden |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 12th century or 13th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 12, 1242 |