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Martin von Eyb

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Martin von Eyb (1543–1594) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1580 to 1583.

Biography

Martin von Eyb was born in Eybburg, which is now a part of Ansbach, in 1543.

He was elected Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on 11 October 1580, with Pope Gregory XIII confirming his appointment on 15 March 1581.

His health deteriorated rapidly, and he resigned on 26 August 1583 without ever having been consecrated as a bishop. He died on 27 August 1584.

References

  1. ^ Profile on catholic-hierarchy.org
Catholic Church titles
Preceded byJohann Georg Zobel von Giebelstadt Prince-Bishop of Bamberg
1580–1583 		Succeeded byErnst von Mengersdorf
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