Jakob von Baden
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Jakob von Baden (1471–1511) was the Archbishop-Elector of Trier from 1503 to 1511.
on June 6, 1471, the second child and eldest son of Christopher I, Margrave of Baden-Baden
and his wife Ottilie of Katzenelnbogen
. He studied Christian theology
at the University of Bologna
and the Sapienza University of Rome.
In 1490, Jakob von Baden became provost
of Saint Paulin Church
in Trier
; he became Domizellar the next year. In 1497, he became a member of the cathedral chapter
of Mainz Cathedral
, and in 1498, a member of the cathedral chapter of Augsburg Cathedral
.
In 1500, Jakob von Baden's uncle, Johann von Baden, Archbishop of Trier, had Jakob named his coadjutor archbishop, with the understanding that Jakob von Baden would succeed Johann von Baden as archbishop. Pope Alexander VI
approved this arrangement on September 11, 1500. Upon his uncle's death on February 9, 1503, Jakob von Baden became Archbishop of Trier. He was consecrated as a bishop
in January 1504. During his time as archbishop, he reorganized the finances of the Archbishopric of Trier
, supported the new University of Trier
, and served as chair for several imperial mediations.
He died on April 27, 1511 in Cologne
. He was buried in the collegiate church
of Saint Florian
in Koblenz
. On June 25, 1808, he was disinterred and his remains transferred to the family crypt of the House of Baden.
Biography
Jakob von Baden was born at the Burg Hohenbaden in Baden-BadenBaden-Baden
Baden-Baden is a spa town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located on the western foothills of the Black Forest, on the banks of the Oos River, in the region of Karlsruhe...
on June 6, 1471, the second child and eldest son of Christopher I, Margrave of Baden-Baden
Christopher I, Margrave of Baden-Baden
Christopher I of Baden was a Margrave of Baden-Baden in 1475–1515.Christopher was the eldest son of Charles I, Margrave of Baden-Baden and Katharina of Austria, a sister of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor. He built the New Castle and moved there in 1479. In 1515 he divided his possessions...
and his wife Ottilie of Katzenelnbogen
Ottilie of Katzenelnbogen
Ottilie von Katzenelnbogen was the daughter of count Philip II "the Younger" of Katzenelnbogen and Countess Ottilie of Nassau , whom he married in 1450...
. He studied Christian theology
Christian theology
- Divisions of Christian theology :There are many methods of categorizing different approaches to Christian theology. For a historical analysis, see the main article on the History of Christian theology.- Sub-disciplines :...
at the University of Bologna
University of Bologna
The Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna is the oldest continually operating university in the world, the word 'universitas' being first used by this institution at its foundation. The true date of its founding is uncertain, but believed by most accounts to have been 1088...
and the Sapienza University of Rome.
In 1490, Jakob von Baden became provost
Provost (religion)
A provost is a senior official in a number of Christian churches.-Historical Development:The word praepositus was originally applied to any ecclesiastical ruler or dignitary...
of Saint Paulin Church
Saint Paulin Church
Saint Paulin Church is a Baroque church in the city of Trier, Germany. Constructed between 1734 and 1753, the interior was designed by Johann Balthasar Neumann. The ceiling of the nave features a painting by the artist Christoph Thomas Scheffler...
in Trier
Trier
Trier, historically called in English Treves is a city in Germany on the banks of the Moselle. It is the oldest city in Germany, founded in or before 16 BC....
; he became Domizellar the next year. In 1497, he became a member of the cathedral chapter
Cathedral chapter
In accordance with canon law, a cathedral chapter is a college of clerics formed to advise a bishop and, in the case of a vacancy of the episcopal see in some countries, to govern the diocese in his stead. These councils are made up of canons and dignitaries; in the Roman Catholic church their...
of Mainz Cathedral
Mainz Cathedral
Mainz Cathedral or St. Martin's Cathedral is located near the historical center and pedestrianized market square of the city of Mainz, Germany...
, and in 1498, a member of the cathedral chapter of Augsburg Cathedral
Augsburg Cathedral
The Cathedral of Augsburg is a church in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, founded in the 11th century in Romanesque style, but with 14th century Gothic additions. Together with the Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra, it is one of the city's main attractions. It measures 113 x 40 m, and its towers...
.
In 1500, Jakob von Baden's uncle, Johann von Baden, Archbishop of Trier, had Jakob named his coadjutor archbishop, with the understanding that Jakob von Baden would succeed Johann von Baden as archbishop. Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI
Pope Alexander VI , born Roderic Llançol i Borja was Pope from 1492 until his death on 18 August 1503. He is one of the most controversial of the Renaissance popes, and his Italianized surname—Borgia—became a byword for the debased standards of the Papacy of that era, most notoriously the Banquet...
approved this arrangement on September 11, 1500. Upon his uncle's death on February 9, 1503, Jakob von Baden became Archbishop of Trier. He was consecrated as a bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
in January 1504. During his time as archbishop, he reorganized the finances of the Archbishopric of Trier
Archbishopric of Trier
The Archbishopric of Trier was a Roman Catholic diocese in Germany, that existed from Carolingian times until the end of the Holy Roman Empire. Its suffragans were the dioceses of Metz, Toul and Verdun. Since the 9th century the Archbishops of Trier were simultaneously princes and since the 11th...
, supported the new University of Trier
University of Trier
The University of Trier , in the German city of Trier, was founded in 1473. Closed in 1798 by order of the then French administration in Trier, the university was re-established in 1970 after a hiatus of some 172 years. The new university campus is located on top of the Tarforst heights, an urban...
, and served as chair for several imperial mediations.
He died on April 27, 1511 in Cologne
Cologne
Cologne is Germany's fourth-largest city , and is the largest city both in the Germany Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten million inhabitants.Cologne is located on both sides of the...
. He was buried in the collegiate church
Collegiate church
In Christianity, a collegiate church is a church where the daily office of worship is maintained by a college of canons; a non-monastic, or "secular" community of clergy, organised as a self-governing corporate body, which may be presided over by a dean or provost...
of Saint Florian
Saint Florian
Florian lived in the time of the Roman emperors Diocletian and Maximian, and was commander of the imperial army in the Roman province of Noricum. In addition to his military duties, he was also responsible for organizing firefighting brigades....
in Koblenz
Koblenz
Koblenz is a German city situated on both banks of the Rhine at its confluence with the Moselle, where the Deutsches Eck and its monument are situated.As Koblenz was one of the military posts established by Drusus about 8 BC, the...
. On June 25, 1808, he was disinterred and his remains transferred to the family crypt of the House of Baden.