Berthold von Oberg

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Berthold von Oberg, O.P. (died 1494) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz (1468–1489).[1][2]

Biography

Berthold von Oberg was ordained a priest in the Order of Preachers.[1] On 13 May 1468, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul II as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz and Titular Bishop of Banados.[1] On 26 May 1468, he was consecrated bishop by Antonio, Bishop of Civita Castellana e Orte, with Giacomo, Titular Bishop of Cervicensis, and Antonio Cicco da Pontecorvo, Bishop of Caserta, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz until his resignation in 1489.[1] He died on 4 August 1494.[1] While bishop, he was the principal co-consecrator of Berthold von Henneberg-Römhild, Archbishop of Mainz (1485).[1]

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  • Chow, Gabriel. "Diocese of Mainz (Germany)". GCatholic.org. Retrieved January 4, 2019. (for Chronology of Bishops) [self-published]

References

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4][1.5][1.6][1.7]"Bishop Berthold von Oberg, O.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 30, 2016
  2. 2."Banados (Titular See)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016