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Sigfried Piscator
Sigfried Piscator, O.P. (1411–1473) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz (1446–1455 and 1462–1473); and Titular Bishop of Cyrene (1446–1473).
Most Reverend Sigfried Piscator | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz Titular Bishop of Cyrene | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Mainz |
| In office | 1446–1455 and 1462–1473 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1411 |
| Died | 16 Oct 1473 (age 62) Mainz, Germany |
Biography
Sigfried Piscator was born in Mainz, Germany in 1411 and ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1][2] On 7 Mar 1446, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Eugene IV as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz and Titular Bishop of Cyrene.[1] He resigned in Sep 1455.[1] On 27 Mar 1462, he was again appointed as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz during the papacy of Pope Pius II where he served until his death on 16 Oct 1473.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Cheney, David M. "Bishop Sigfried Piscator, O.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved February 14, 2019. [self-published]
- ^ Chow, Gabriel. "Bishop Sigfried Piscator, O.P." GCatholic.org. Retrieved February 14, 2019. [self-published]
External links and additional sources
- Cheney, David M. "Diocese of Mainz". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Mainz (Germany)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Cheney, David M. "Cyrene (Titular See)". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]
- Chow, Gabriel. "Titular Episcopal See of Cyrene (Libya)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]