archdiocese of Bamberg, Germany

Founded on 1 November 1007 as the diocese of Bamberg. Elevated to an archdiocese on 1 April 1818. Suffragen dioceses include

• Eichstätt
• Speyer
• Würzburg

Noted bishops include

• Luidger, who was later chosen Pope Clement II
• Saint Otto I

See also:

• Catholic-Hierarchy.Org
• archdiocese of Bamberg
• patron saints index

New Catholic Dictionary

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