Ernest of Bavaria

Roman Catholic bishop (1554-1612)
Person human Q62051
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Ernest of Bavaria

Summary

Ernest of Bavaria is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on December 17, 1554[3]. He passed away in Arnsberg[4]. He died on February 17, 1612[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munich[2], Ernest of Bavaria…
  • Ernest of Bavaria died in Arnsberg[4].
  • Ernest of Bavaria was born on December 17, 1554[3].
  • Ernest of Bavaria died on February 17, 1612[5].
  • Burial took place at Cologne Cathedral[9].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's father was Albert V, Duke of Bavaria[10].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's mother was Archduchess Anna of Austria[11].
  • A child of Ernest of Bavaria was Wilhelm II. von Bayern[12].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Ernest of Bavaria worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Elector[14].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Hildesheim[15].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[16].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of diocesan bishop[17].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Liege[18].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[19].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's education included a stint at University of Ingolstadt[20].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Ernest of Bavaria is recorded as male[22].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[24].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as duke[25].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's Commons category is recorded as Ernest of Bavaria, Archbishop-Elector of Cologne[26].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's unmarried partner is recorded as Gertrud von Plettenberg[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernest of Bavaria was born in Munich[2]. He was born on December 17, 1554[3]. His father was Albert V, Duke of Bavaria[10]. His mother was Archduchess Anna of Austria[11].

Education

Ernest of Bavaria's education included a stint at University of Ingolstadt[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Prince-Elector[14], a historical position[28]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Hildesheim[15], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29], in Germany[30]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31], in Germany[32], founded in 0800[33]; diocesan bishop[17], an ecclesiastical occupation[34]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Liege[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35], founded in 0720[36]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[19], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37], in Germany[38].

Personal Life

A child of Ernest of Bavaria was Wilhelm II. von Bayern[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Ernest of Bavaria died on February 17, 1612[5]. He passed away in Arnsberg[4]. Burial took place at Cologne Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Ernest of Bavaria ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (124 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ernest of Bavaria born?

Born in Munich[2], Ernest of Bavaria…

Where did Ernest of Bavaria die?

Ernest of Bavaria passed away in Arnsberg[4].

Who were Ernest of Bavaria's parents?

Ernest of Bavaria's father was Albert V, Duke of Bavaria[10]. Ernest of Bavaria's mother was Archduchess Anna of Austria[11].

What did Ernest of Bavaria do for work?

Ernest of Bavaria worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Ernest of Bavaria go to school?

Ernest of Bavaria was educated at University of Ingolstadt[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [7] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 14d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id Bavaria-124
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  3. 21d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Archduchess Anna of Austria
    Given name Ernst, Ernest
    Place of birth Munich
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
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