Michael Hildebrand

Michael Hildebrand (died 5 Feb 1509) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Riga (1484–1509).[2][1]

Most Reverend

Michael Hildebrand
Archbishop of Riga
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Riga
In office1484–1509
PredecessorSilvester Stodewescher[1]
SuccessorJasper Linde[1]
Orders
Consecration13 Jun 1484
by Pierre Fridaricus
Personal details
Died5 Feb 1509
Riga, Latvia

Biography

On 4 Jun 1484, Michael Hildebrand was appointed by Pope Sixtus IV as Archbishop of Riga.[2] On 13 Jun 1484, he was consecrated by Pierre Fridaricus, Bishop of Nisyros, with Bonadias de Nigronibus, Bishop of Isola, and William O’Ferral, Bishop of Ardagh, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Riga until his death on 5 Feb 1509.[2]

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