Johann Schweikhard von Kronberg

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Johann Schweikhard von Kronberg
Archbishop of Mainz
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseElectorate of Mainz
In office1604–1626
PredecessorJohann Adam von Bicken
SuccessorGeorg Friedrich von Greiffenklau
Personal details
Born15 July 1553
Died17 September 1626 (Aged 73)

Johann Schweikhard von Kronberg (15 July, 1553 – 17 September, 1626) was the

Archbishop-Elector of Mainz
from 1604 to 1626.

Biography

Early life, 1553–1604

Born on July 15, 1553, Johann Schweikhard von

Archbishopric of Mainz
.

With his older brothers taking over the family's offices, Johann was destined for a career in the church from an early age. He was elected to the

theologian teaching at the University of Mainz
.

After his return to Mainz, the papal legate Giovanni Morone appointed him prior of Stiftes St. Peter vor Mainz. He became a Domkapitular in 1582, then became schoolmaster in 1584. He was dean of St. Alban's Abbey by 1588, and then dean of the Marienstiftes in 1599. From 1584 to 1595 he served as Vicar General of the Elector-Archbishop of Mainz. He became the chamberlain (treasurer) of the Archbishopric in 1599.[2]

Elector, 1604–1626

Following the death of

Protestants of the Holy Roman Empire. After Pope Clement VIII confirmed his election, he was consecrated as archbishop in November 1604.[1]
The Archbishop-Elector of Mainz was also archchancellor of Germany and, as such, ranked first among all ecclesiastical and secular princes of the Empire.

He completed the work of the

Jesuits and Capuchins. He was enfeoffed with the regalia and imperial fiefs on August 13, 1613 at the Reichstag in Regensburg.[1]

He commissioned the Schloss Johannisburg, which was built in Aschaffenburg from 1605 to 1614.[2] Under his reign the old arsenal building was finished. Witch trials were revived in 1615.

Johann Schweikhard von Kronberg opposed the intervention of

imperial election of 1619, he played a significant role in the election of Ferdinand II
.

He died in Aschaffenburg on September 17, 1626.

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References

  1. ^ a b c Jürgensmeier, Friedhelm. "Johann Schweikard von Kronberg (1553–1626)", Institut für Mainzer Kirchengeschichte
  2. ^ a b c Marzi, Werner. "2000 Years of Mainz"
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Archbishop of Mainz

1604 – 1626 		Succeeded by
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