Michael Hildebrand
Most Reverend Michael Hildebrand  | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Riga | |
| Church | Catholic Church | 
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Riga | 
| In office | 1484–1509 | 
| Predecessor | Silvester Stodewescher[1] | 
| Successor | Jasper Linde[1] | 
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 13 Jun 1484 by Pierre Fridaricus  | 
| Personal details | |
| Died | 5 Feb 1509 Riga, Latvia  | 
Michael Hildebrand (died 5 Feb 1509) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Riga (1484–1509).[2][1]
Biography
    
On 4 Jun 1484, Michael Hildebrand was appointed by Pope Sixtus IV as Archbishop of Riga.[2] On 13 Jun 1484, he was consecrated by Pierre Fridaricus, Bishop of Nisyros, with Bonadias de Nigronibus, Bishop of Isola, and William O’Ferral, Bishop of Ardagh, serving as co-consecrators.[2] He served as Archbishop of Riga until his death on 5 Feb 1509.[2]
References
    
- GCatholic.org: "Metropolitan Archdiocese of Riga" retrieved January 30, 2016
 - Catholic Hierarchy: "Archbishop Michael Hildebrand" retrieved January 30, 2016
 
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