Johann Konrad von Roggenbach

Johann Konrad von Roggenbach

Johann Konrad von Roggenbach (1618–1693) was the Prince-Bishop of Basel from 1656 to 1693.[1]

Biography

Johann Konrad von Roggenbach was born in Rhein on 15 December 1618.[2] He was ordained as a priest on 4 April 1654.[2]

On 22 December 1656 the cathedral chapter of Basel Münster elected him to be the new Prince-Bishop of Basel.[2] Pope Alexander VII confirmed his appointment on 13 January 1658, and he was consecrated as a bishop by Federico Borromeo (iuniore) on 23 March 1659.[2]

He died on 13 July 1693.[2]

References

  1. ^ Sprink & Son's Monthly Numismatic Circle, Vol I. (1893), p. 446
  2. ^ a b c d e Profile on catholic-hierarchy.org
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