Life
- 1500Born · Munich
- 1517coadjutor bishop
- 1540bishop-elect
- 1540apostolic administrator
- 1560Died · Kłodzko
- —diocesan administrator
Their story
Ernest of Bavaria, born in Munich on June 23, 1500, was a member of the venerable House of Wittelsbach. As a duke of Bavaria, he navigated the complex political and religious landscape of 16th-century Central Europe. While his primary ducal title was ceremonial, his life was marked by ecclesiastical pursuits. He held several significant episcopal offices across the Holy Roman Empire, a testament to the Wittelsbach family's influence and strategic alliances. His career exemplified the intersection of noble lineage and church hierarchy during a period of profound change. Ernest passed away in Kłodzko on December 17, 1560.
Family
Parents: Albert IV Wittelsbach
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