John of Luxembourg-Ligny

Bishop of Strasbourg, Archbishop of Mainz
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John of Luxembourg-Ligny

Summary

John of Luxembourg-Ligny is a human[1]. He was born on 1342[2]. He died on April 4, 1373[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5].

Key Facts

  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny was born on 1342[2].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny died on April 4, 1373[3].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny is buried at Eberbach Abbey[6].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's father was John I of Luxembourg, Lord of Ligny[7].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny worked as a Catholic priest[4].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's professions included Catholic bishop[5].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Strasbourg[8].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mainz[9].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[10].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny is recorded as male[11].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's Commons category is recorded as Johann von Luxemburg-Ligny[13].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's given name is recorded as Jean[14].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's described by source is recorded as Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne[15].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Kappenfresser'}[16].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's sibling is recorded as Guy I of Luxembourg, Count of Ligny[17].
  • John of Luxembourg-Ligny's sibling is recorded as Mary of Luxembourg[18].

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Origins and Family

John of Luxembourg-Ligny was born on 1342[2]. His father was John I of Luxembourg, Lord of Ligny[7].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Strasbourg[8] and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mainz[9], a historical episcopal title[19], in Holy Roman Empire[20], founded in 0747[21].

Personal Life

John of Luxembourg-Ligny's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[10].

Death and Burial

John of Luxembourg-Ligny died on April 4, 1373[3]. He is buried at Eberbach Abbey[6].

FAQs

Who were John of Luxembourg-Ligny's parents?

John of Luxembourg-Ligny's father was John I of Luxembourg, Lord of Ligny[7].

What did John of Luxembourg-Ligny do for work?

John of Luxembourg-Ligny worked as Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Sibling Guy I of Luxembourg, Count of Ligny, Mary of Luxembourg
    Place of burial Eberbach Abbey
    Described by source Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne
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