Nikolaus Schienen
| Most Reverend Nikolaus Schienen | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Trier Titular Bishop of Azotus | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Trier |
| In office | 1519–1556 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1491 Zell, Germany |
| Died | 21 Aug 1556 (age 65) Trier, Germany |
Nikolaus Schienen (1491–1556) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier (1519–1556).[1]
Biography
Nikolaus Schienen was born Zell, Germany in 1491.[2] On 29 Oct 1519, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Leo X as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier and Titular Bishop of Azotus.[2] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Trier until his death on 21 Aug 1556.[2] While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Johann von Metzenhausen, Archbishop of Trier (1532).[2]
References
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