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The Most Reverend
Balthasar Rantzau
Prince-Bishop of Lübeck
Church
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Lübeck
In office
1536–1547
Predecessor
Detlev von Reventlow
Successor
Jodokus Hodfilter
Personal details
Born
c. 1497
possibly Wartenfels Castle
Died
23 May 1547 Stavenow Castle
Buried
Karstädt
Coat of arms
Balthasar Rantzau (c. 1497 – 23 May 1547 probably at Wartenfels Castle in Lusatia) was a Prince-Bishop of the Diocese of Lübeck. He became known for his tragic end as a kidnapping victim.
BalthasarRantzau (c. 1497 – 23 May 1547 probably at Wartenfels Castle in Lusatia) was a Prince-Bishop of the Diocese of Lübeck. He became known for his...
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