Gereon Otto von Gutmann zu Sobernheim
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Gereon Otto von Gutmann zu Sobernheim (1571 – 25 September 1638) was a Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne (1616–1638).[1][2]
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Most Reverend Gereon Otto von Gutmann zu Sobernheim | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne Titular Bishop of Cyrene | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Cologne |
| In office | 1616–1638 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1598 |
| Consecration | 9 October 1616 by Antonio Albergati |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1571 |
| Died | 25 September 1638 (age 67) Cologne, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
Gereon Otto von Gutmann zu Sobernheim was born in Koblenz, Germany in 1571 and ordained a priest in 1598.[1][2] On 30 August 1606, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul V as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne and Titular Bishop of Cyrene.[1][2] On 9 October 1616, he was consecrated bishop by Antonio Albergati, Bishop of Bisceglie.[1] He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Cologne until his death on 25 September 1638.[1][2]
While bishop, he was the principal consecrator of Johannes Pelking, Auxiliary Bishop of Paderborn (1620); and the principal co-consecrator of Otto von Senheim, Auxiliary Bishop of Trier (1634).[1]
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