Alexander Sigismund von der Pfalz-Neuburg
| Alexander Sigismund von der Pfalz-Neuburg | |
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| Prince-Bishop of Augsburg | |
| 18th century portrait
18th century portrait
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| Diocese | Augsburg |
| In office | 31 May 1690 – 24 January 1737 |
| Predecessor | Johann Christoph von Freyberg-Allmendingen |
| Successor | Johann Franz Schenk von Stauffenberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1663 Neuburg an der Donau |
| Died | 24 January 1737 (aged 73) Augsburg |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Alexander Sigismund von der Pfalz-Neuburg (16 April 1663 – 24 January 1737) was the Prince-Bishop of Augsburg from 1690 to 1737.
Biography
A member of the House of Wittelsbach, Alexander Sigismund von der Pfalz-Neuburg was born in Neuburg an der Donau on 16 April 1663, the fifth son of Philip William, Elector Palatine and his wife Landgravine Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt.[1] (At the time Alexander Sigismund was born, his father was Herzog of Palatinate-Neuburg; his father became Elector Palatine in 1685). He was destined for the clergy from a young age, and was sent to study with the Jesuits in Neuburg an der Donau and Düsseldorf.[1]
He was appointed coadjutor bishop of Augsburg on 10 February 1681.[2] He suffered a serious riding accident in 1688.[1] He was ordained as a priest on 26 July 1689.[2]
Johann Christoph von Freyberg-Allmendingen died on 1 April 1690 and Alexander Sigismund succeeded him as Prince-Bishop of Augsburg, with Pope Alexander VIII confirming his appointment on 31 May 1690.[2] He was consecrated as a bishop by Marquard Rudolf von Rodt, Bishop of Constance, on 18 June 1690.[2]
In 1714, Alexander Sigismund suffered a bout of mental illness, and the cathedral chapter of Augsburg Cathedral selected Johann Franz Schenk von Stauffenberg, Bishop of Constance, to be coadjutor bishop on 11 June 1714.[3] Alexander Sigismund finally recovered enough to resume his duties as Prince-Bishop in 1718.[1]
He died in Augsburg on 24 January 1737.[1]
Ancestry
- Ancestors of Alexander Sigismund von der Pfalz-Neuburg
- 16. Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken
- 8. Philip Louis, Count Palatine of Neuburg
- 17. Landgravine Anna of Hesse
- 4. Wolfgang Wilhelm, Count Palatine of Neuburg
- 18. William, Duke of Jülich-Cleves-Berg
- 9. Anna of Cleves
- 19. Archduchess Maria of Austria
- 2. Philipp Wilhelm, Elector Palatine
- 20. Albert V, Duke of Bavaria
- 10. William V, Duke of Bavaria
- 21. Archduchess Anna of Austria
- 5. Duchess Magdalene of Bavaria
- 22. Francis I, Duke of Lorraine
- 11. Duchess Renata of Lorraine
- 23. Princess Christina of Denmark and Norway
- 1. Alexander Sigismund von der Pfalz-Neuburg
- 24. George I, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt
- 12. Louis V, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt
- 25. Countess Magdalene of Lippe
- 6. George II, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt
- 26. John George, Elector of Brandenburg
- 13. Margravine Magdalena of Brandenburg
- 27. Princess Elisabeth of Anhalt-Zerbst
- 3. Landgravine Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt
- 28. Christian I, Elector of Saxony
- 14. John George I, Elector of Saxony
- 29. Margravine Sophie of Brandenburg
- 7. Princess Sophia Eleonore of Saxony
- 30. Albert Frederick, Duke of Prussia
- 15. Duchess Magdalene Sibylle of Prussia
- 31. Duchess Marie Eleonore of Cleves
References
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