Johann Flugi d'Apremont
Johann Flugi d'Apremont (1621 – 24 January 1661) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Chur (1636–1661).[1]
Most Reverend Johann Flugi d'Apremont | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Chur | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Chur |
| In office | 1636-1661 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Mohr von Zernetz |
| Successor | Ulrich de Mont |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 14 December 1636 by Ranuccio Scotti Douglas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1621 La Punt-Chamues |
| Died | 24 January 1661 (age 65) Chur |
| Nationality | Swiss |
Biography
D'Apremont was born in La Punt-Chamues on 13 December 1595 and ordained a priest in 1621.[2] He was selected as Bishop of Chur on 1 February 1636 and confirmed by Pope Urban VIII on 22 September 1636.[1][2] On 14 December 1636, he was consecrated bishop by Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino.[2] He served as Bishop of Chur until his death on 24 January 1661.[1][2]
References
- Gauchat, Patritius (Patrice) (1935). Hierarchia catholica medii et recentioris aevi. Vol. IV. Münster: Libraria Regensbergiana. p. 170. (in Latin)
- Cheney, David M. "Bishop Johann Flugi d'Apremont". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved June 16, 2018. [self-published]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Chur". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Chur (Switzerland)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joseph Mohr von Zernetz |
Bishop of Chur 1636–1661 |
Succeeded by Ulrich de Mont |
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