Nikolaus Schienen (1491–1556) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier (1519–1556).[1][2][3][4][5]
Most Reverend Nikolaus Schienen | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Trier Titular Bishop of Azotus | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Trier |
| In office | 1519–1556 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1491 |
| Died | 21 Aug 1556 (age 65) Trier, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
Biography
editNikolaus Schienen was born Zell, Germany in 1491.[1] On 29 Oct 1519, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Leo X as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier and Titular Bishop of Azotus.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier until his death on 21 Aug 1556.[1] While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Johann von Metzenhausen, Archbishop of Trier (1532).[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Bishop Nikolaus Schienen" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 29, 2016
- ^ "Diocese of Trier" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ^ "Diocese of Trier" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ^ "Azotus (Titular See)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ^ "Titular Episcopal See of Azotus" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
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