Friedrich von Wirsberg (16 November 1507 – 12 November 1573) was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1558 to 1573.
Friedrich von Wirsberg | |
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| Prince-Bishop of Würzburg | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Installed | 4 November 1558 |
| Term ended | 12 November 1573 |
| Predecessor | Melchior Zobel von Giebelstadt |
| Successor | Julius Echter von Mespelbrunn |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 28 February 1545 |
| Consecration | 9 April 1559 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 November 1507 |
| Died | 12 November 1573 (aged 65) near Marienberg Fortress |
Friedrich von Wirsberg was born in Glashütten, Bavaria on November 16, 1507.[1]
On April 15, 1558, Melchior Zobel von Giebelstadt, Prince-Bishop of Würzburg, was assassinated by the forces of Wilhelm von Grumbach.[2] The cathedral chapter of Würzburg Cathedral elected Friedrich von Wirsberg as Zobel's successor on April 27, 1558.[1] Von Grumbach claimed he was not involved in the murder of Zobel, but Bishop von Wirsberg was determined to bring von Grumbach to justice.[2] Von Grumbach, along with Albert Alcibiades, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach, sought refuge in the Kingdom of France.[2]
In 1560, von Wirsberg expelled all Jews from the Prince-Bishopric of Würzburg.[2]
He died on November 12, 1573, and is buried in Würzburg Cathedral (grave #14, grave plate #59 on diagram).[1]