Johann Philipp von Gebsattel

Johann Philipp von Gebsattel (13 May 1555 - 26 June 1609) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1599 to 1609.

Engraving of Johann Philipp von Gebsattel by Johann Salver.

Biography

Johann Philipp von Gebsattel was born on May 13, 1555.[1]

He was elected Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on February 4, 1599, with Pope Clement VIII confirming his appointment on July 19, 1599.[1] He was never consecrated as a bishop and remained a deacon at the time of his death.[1]

He died on June 26, 1609 and is buried in Michaelsberg Abbey, Bamberg.[2]

References

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Neytard von Thüngen
Prince-Bishop of Bamberg
1599–1609
Succeeded by
Johann Gottfried von Aschhausen
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