Michael Hildebrand (died 5 Feb 1509) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Riga (1484–1509).[1][2]
Biography
On 4 Jun 1484, Michael Hildebrand was appointed by Pope Sixtus IV as Archbishop of Riga.[1] On 13 Jun 1484, he was consecrated by Pierre Fridaricus, Bishop of Nisyros, with Bonadias de Nigronibus, Bishop of Isola, and William O’Ferral, Bishop of Ardagh, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Archbishop of Riga until his death on 5 Feb 1509.[1]
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4]Catholic Hierarchy: "Archbishop Michael Hildebrand" retrieved January 30, 2016
- 2.GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Riga" retrieved January 30, 2016