Johann Nopel der Ältere

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Johann Nopel der Ältere (died 6 July 1556) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne (1539–1556).[1]

Biography

On 29 October 1539, Johann Nopel der Ältere was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul III as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne and Titular Bishop of Cyrene.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne until his death on 6 July 1556.[1] While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Rembert von Kerssenbrock, Bishop of Paderborn (1548).[1]

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References

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4]"Bishop Johann Nopel (Sr.)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016