Johann Gottfried von Guttenberg (6 November 1645 – 14 December 1698) was a German clergyman who served as Prince and Bishop of Würzburg from 1684 until his death in 1698.[1]
The House of Guttenberg was a prominent Franconian noble family, named after Guttenberg Castle. Johann Gottfried was born at Marloffstein Castle.
In the Nine Years' War, the Prince-Bishop allied with the Emperor (Leopold I) and provided him with troops. He died in Würzburg, aged 53.
References
- ^ Vierhaus, Rudolf, ed. (2011). "Guttenberg, Johann Gottfried". Deutsche Biographische Enzyklopädie Online (in German). Berlin, New York: K. G. Saur. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded byKonrad Wilhelm von Wernau
Prince-Bishop of Würzburg 1684–1698
Succeeded byJohann Philipp von Greifenclau zu Vollraths
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