Ernest of Bavaria

Roman Catholic bishop (1554-1612)
Person human Q62051
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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], Catholic bishop[7], Prince-Elector[8], and collector of Paracelsus manuscripts[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munich[2].
  • 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[11].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's father was Albert V, Duke of Bavaria[12].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's mother was Archduchess Anna of Austria[13].
  • A child of Ernest of Bavaria was Wilhelm II. von Bayern[14].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Ernest of Bavaria worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Ernest of Bavaria worked as a Prince-Elector[8].
  • Ernest of Bavaria worked as a collector of Paracelsus manuscripts[9].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Elector[16].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Hildesheim[17].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[18].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of diocesan bishop[19].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Liege[20].
  • Ernest of Bavaria held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[21].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's education included a stint at University of Ingolstadt[22].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • Ernest of Bavaria is recorded as male[24].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[26].
  • Ernest of Bavaria's noble title is recorded as duke[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[12]. His mother was Archduchess Anna of Austria[13].

Education

Ernest of Bavaria's education included a stint at University of Ingolstadt[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], Prince-Elector[8], and collector of Paracelsus manuscripts[9]. Positions held include Prince-Elector[16], a historical position[28]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Hildesheim[17], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29], in Germany[30]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne[18], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[31], in Germany[32], founded in 0800[33]; diocesan bishop[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[34]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Liege[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[35], founded in 0720[36]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Münster[21], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[37], in Germany[38].

Personal Life

A child of Ernest of Bavaria was Wilhelm II. von Bayern[14]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Ernest of Bavaria died on February 17, 1612[5]. He passed away in Arnsberg[4]. Burial took place at Cologne Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Ernest of Bavaria ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Ernest of Bavaria born?

Born in Munich[2].

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[12]. Ernest of Bavaria's mother was Archduchess Anna of Austria[13].

What did Ernest of Bavaria do for work?

Ernest of Bavaria worked as Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], Prince-Elector[8], and collector of Paracelsus manuscripts[9].

Where did Ernest of Bavaria go to school?

Ernest of Bavaria was educated at University of Ingolstadt[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . 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
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  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. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Social classification → noble
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  2. 8w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-08-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person → Donat von Freywaldt, Johann Michael Gigas, Johannes Huser
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Oswald Crollius, Alchemomedizinische Briefe, Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700) +4
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|1 */ Described by source: Ärzte und Medizinstudenten im deutschsprachigen Raum, 1500-1700"
  3. 8w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-08-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Oswald Crollius, Alchemomedizinische Briefe, Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700) +4
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Described by source: Corpus Paracelsisticum, Band 3"
  4. 10w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Oswald Crollius, Alchemomedizinische Briefe, Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700) +4
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Described by source: Golvers: Johann Schreck Terrentius SJ (2020)"
  5. 10w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, Prince-Elector +1
    Given name → Ernst
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ Given name: Ernest"
  6. 10w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Oswald Crollius, Alchemomedizinische Briefe, Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700) +4
    Nukat id → n2020014874, p 2013015245
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  7. 11w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Oswald Crollius, Alchemomedizinische Briefe, Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700) +4
    Nukat id → n2020014874, p 2013015245
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  8. 11w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-08-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Oswald Crollius, Alchemomedizinische Briefe, Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700) +4
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  9. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 10211790X
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  10. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 404084
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  11. 18w ago · Lesko987a · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → Wittelsbach-213
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  12. 19w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother → Archduchess Anna of Austria
    Given name → Ernst
    Place of birth → Munich
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Oswald Crollius, Alchemomedizinische Briefe, Frühneuzeitliche Ärztebriefe des deutschsprachigen Raums (1500-1700) +4
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