Michael Ophovius information

Michael Ophovius or Van Ophovens (1570–1637) was the sixth bishop of 's-Hertogenbosch in the Low Countries. Ophovius was born in 's-Hertogenbosch, one...

Catholic Church titles Preceded by Michael Ophovius Bishop of 's-Hertogenbosch 1638–1647 Succeeded by vacant Preceded by Franciscus van der Burch Archbishop...

's-Hertogenbosch meant that it came into the front line. Its Bishop Michael Ophovius took refuge at Geldrop Castle for two years. During these years Peter...

printmaker Theodoor Rombouts (born 1597), painter November 4 November – Michael Ophovius (born 1570), bishop of 's-Hertogenbosch 23 November – Carlos Coloma...

Bishop Michael Ophovius was obliged to leave his city, and resided at Geldrop, three miles from Mierlo. The bishop's diary shows that Ophovius conferred...