Nikolaus Schienen

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Nikolaus Schienen (1491–1556) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier (1519–1556).[1][2][3][4][5]

Biography

Nikolaus 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

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4][1.5]"Bishop Nikolaus Schienen" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 29, 2016
  2. 2."Diocese of Trier" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  3. 3."Diocese of Trier" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  4. 4."Azotus (Titular See)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  5. 5."Titular Episcopal See of Azotus" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016