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Ernest of Bavaria (German: Ernst von Bayern) (17 December 1554 – 17 February 1612) was Prince-elector-archbishop of the Archbishopric of Cologne from 1583 to 1612 as successor of the expelled Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg. He was also bishop of Münster Hildesheim Freising and Liège.Ernest was born in Munich the son of Albert V Duke of Bavaria and Anna of Austria. Duke Albert had destined his third son Ernest for the clerical vocation. He was educated and trained by the Jesuits.

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active years end year
1612-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1583-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1554-12-17
birth place
Munich, Duchy of Bavaria
death date
1612-02-17
death place
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cologne, Arnsberg
parent
Albert V Duke of Bavaria
place of burial
Cologne Cathedral
predecessor
Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg
successor
Ferdinand of Bavaria (bishop)
title
Prince-Elector-Archbishop of Cologne

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