Nikolaus von Schönberg
Catholic Cardinal and diplomat
Born
August 11th, 1472
553 years ago
Died
1537
488 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Ordained as a priest, served as the Bishop of Seckau and then as the Cardinal of Santa Maria in Trastevere. Acted as a diplomat for the Papal States, significantly in dealings with the Holy Roman Emperor. Played a considerable role in the political and religious matters of his time, engaging with various European powers.
Served as Bishop of Seckau
Obtained the title of Cardinal
Engaged in diplomacy for the Papacy
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