Johann Gottfried von Guttenberg

Johann Gottfried Freiherr von Guttenberg (6 November 1645 14 December 1698) was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1684 until his death.

Schilling from 1692 with the coat-of-arms of Johann Gottfried
Wasserschloss Kirchlauter
Wasserschloss Kleinbarsdorf

The House of Guttenberg was a prominent Franconian noble family, named after Guttenberg Castle. Johann Gottfried was born at Marloffstein Castle.

In the Nine Years' War, the Prince-Bishop allied with the Emperor (Leopold I) and provided him with troops. He died in Würzburg, aged 53.

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Konrad Wilhelm von Wernau
Prince-Bishop of Würzburg
1684–1698
Succeeded by
Johann Philipp von Greifenclau zu Vollraths
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