Johann Spenner
German Roman Catholic prelate
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Johann Spenner also Johann Spender (died 5 December 1503) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne (1482–1503).[1]
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Cologne
In office1482–1503
Consecration18 November 1482
by Stefan Teglatije
by Stefan Teglatije
Most Reverend Johann Spenner | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne Titular Bishop of Cyrene | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Cologne |
| In office | 1482–1503 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 18 November 1482 by Stefan Teglatije |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 5 December 1503 |
Biography
Johann Spenner was appointed a priest in the Order of Friars Minor.[2] On 4 November 1482, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Sixtus IV as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne and Titular Bishop of Cyrene.[1][2] On 18 November 1482, he was consecrated bishop by Stefan Teglatije, Archbishop of Bar, with Giuliano Maffei, Bishop of Bertinoro, serving as co-consecrator.[2] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne until his death on 5 December 1503.[1][2]
