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bishop priest

Johann Gottfried Freiherr von Guttenberg was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg from 1684 until his death.

Career

The House of Guttenberg was a prominent Franconian noble family, named after Guttenberg Castle. Johann Gottfried was born at Marloffstein Castle. In the Nine Years" War, the Prince-Bishop allied with the Emperor (Leopold I) and provided him with troops.

He died in Würzburg, aged 53.