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Johann Gottfried von Guttenberg

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Johann von

Johann Gottfried von Guttenberg
Died
  
December 14, 1698, Wurzburg, Germany

Johann Gottfried Freiherr von Guttenberg (6 November 1645 – 14 December 1698) was the Prince-Bishop of Wurzburg from 1684 until his death.

The House of Guttenberg was a prominent Franconian noble family, named after Guttenberg Castle. Johann Gottfried was born at Marloffstein Castle.

In the Nine Years' War, the Prince-Bishop allied with the Emperor (Leopold I) and provided him with troops. He died in Wurzburg, aged 53.

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