Background
Wiery was born in Street Marein in Wolfsberg, was educated locally (learning the Slovenian language) and was ordained on 24 August 1835.
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Valentin Wiery
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In 1858, Wiery was consecrated Bishop of Gurk by Maximilian Joseph von Tarnóczy, Archbishop of Salzburg. His consecration was considered a display of Tarnóczy"s personal power and Wiery came to be considered a prominent modern Prince-Bishop. Wiery died on 29 December 1880.
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Austria -
Religion
Catholic Church