Wilhelm von Essern
Prince-Bishop of Worms (1565–1616)
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Wilhelm von Essern (1565 – 7 July 1616)[1] was the Prince-Bishop of Worms from 1605 to 1616. He was appointed bishop on 12 September 1605 and died in office on 7 July 1616.[1]
Wilhelm von Essern | |
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Wilhelm von Essern (also known as Wilhelm von Efferen) | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Bishopric of Worms |
| Appointed | 12 September 1605 |
| Installed | 1605 |
| Term ended | 1616 |
| Predecessor | Philipp Kraft von Scharsenstein |
| Successor | Georg Friedrich von Greiffenklau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1565 |
| Died | July 7, 1616 |
Cause of death | Died in office |
