Life
- 1487Born · Heidelberg
- 1524bishop of Utrecht
- 1524diocesan bishop
- 1552Died · Ladenburg
- —bishop
- —diocesan administrator
Their story
Henry of the Palatinate, born in Heidelberg on February 24, 1487, was a member of the venerable House of Wittelsbach. As a duke of Bavaria, he held sway over significant territories during a period of profound change in central Europe. His life unfolded against the backdrop of the Holy Roman Empire, an era marked by shifting political alliances and the dawn of the Reformation. While details of his personal inclinations remain largely in the historical shadows, his presence as a ducal figure within the powerful Wittelsbach lineage is clearly documented. He passed away in Ladenburg on January 13, 1552, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with the complex history of his ducal house and the lands he governed.
Family
Parents: Philip Wittelsbach
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