Johann von Schönenberg
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Johann von Schönenberg was the Archbishop-Elector of Trier from 1581 to 1599.
in 1525. His father was also named Johann von Schönenberg.
He became Domizellar of the Cathedral of Trier
in 1538. He spent 1546-48 studying at the University of Heidelberg and the University of Freiburg
.
On July 31, 1581, the cathedral chapter
of the Cathedral of Trier elected Johann von Schönenberg to be the new Archbishop of Trier. Pope Gregory XIII
confirmed his appointment on January 26, 1582. He was consecrated as a bishop
by Ludovico Madruzzo
on August 12, 1582.
As archbishop, Johann von Schönenberg presided over the Trier witch trials
.
Shortly before his death, Lothar von Metternich
became his coadjutor archbishop. He died in Koblenz
on May 1, 1599. He is buried in the Cathedral of Trier. In 1602, Hans Ruprecht Hoffmann
completed a grave-altar at von Schönenberg's tomb.
Biography
Johann von Schönenberg was born in Burg Hartelstein in SchwirzheimSchwirzheim
Schwirzheim is a municipality in the district of Bitburg-Prüm, in Rhineland-Palatinate, western Germany....
in 1525. His father was also named Johann von Schönenberg.
He became Domizellar of the Cathedral of Trier
Cathedral of Trier
The Cathedral of Saint Peter is a church in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is the oldest cathedral in the country. The edifice is notable for its extremely long life span under multiple different eras each contributing some elements to its design, including the center of the main chapel...
in 1538. He spent 1546-48 studying at the University of Heidelberg and the University of Freiburg
University of Freiburg
The University of Freiburg , sometimes referred to in English as the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, is a public research university located in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.The university was founded in 1457 by the Habsburg dynasty as the...
.
On July 31, 1581, 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 the Cathedral of Trier elected Johann von Schönenberg to be the new Archbishop of Trier. Pope Gregory XIII
Pope Gregory XIII
Pope Gregory XIII , born Ugo Boncompagni, was Pope from 1572 to 1585. He is best known for commissioning and being the namesake for the Gregorian calendar, which remains the internationally-accepted civil calendar to this date.-Youth:He was born the son of Cristoforo Boncompagni and wife Angela...
confirmed his appointment on January 26, 1582. 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...
by Ludovico Madruzzo
Ludovico Madruzzo
thumb|200px|Portrait of Ludovico Madruzzo by [[Giovanni Battista Moroni]].Art Institute, [[Chicago]].Ludovico Madruzzo was an Italian Roman Catholic cardinal and statesman, the Imperial crown-cardinal and Prince-Bishop of the Bishopric of Trento .-Biography:Born in Trento, he was the son of baron...
on August 12, 1582.
As archbishop, Johann von Schönenberg presided over the Trier witch trials
Trier witch trials
The Witch trials of Trier in Germany in the years from 1581 to 1593 was the perhaps biggest witch trial in Europe. The persecutions started in the diocese of Trier in 1581 and reached the city itself in 1587, where it was to lead to the death of about three hundred and sixty eight people, and was...
.
Shortly before his death, Lothar von Metternich
Lothar von Metternich
Lothar Johann Reinhard von Metternich was the Archbishop-Elector of Trier from 1599 to 1623.-Biography:Lothar von Metternich was born in Schloss Vettelhoven in Grafschaft on August 31, 1551, the son of Johann von Metternich , Lord of Vettelhoven and bailiff of Saffenberg, and his fourth wife,...
became his coadjutor archbishop. He died 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 May 1, 1599. He is buried in the Cathedral of Trier. In 1602, Hans Ruprecht Hoffmann
Hans Ruprecht Hoffmann
Hans Ruprecht Hoffmann was a German sculptor and master stonemason.-Biography:Hans Ruprecht Hoffman was likely born in Worms around 1545. He apprenticed under Dietrich Schro in Mainz and Johann von Trarbach in Simmern. He became a master craftsman of the stonemason's guild...
completed a grave-altar at von Schönenberg's tomb.