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Johann IX von Haugwitz

1524–1595 · 16th century

Johann IX von Haugwitz was the last Catholic bishop of Meissen, elected in 1555. Under pressure from Elector Augustus of Saxony he ceded the bishopric's lands to the electorate and resigned in 1581, then became a Lutheran and married. His resignation ended the bishops' secular rule.

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Prince-Bishopric of Meissen

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