Bernhard von Galen, Bishop of Münster
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Bernhard von Galen, Bishop of Münster, was a powerful 17th-century prince-bishop and military leader known for his aggressive campaigns and significant role in the Dutch Rampjaar of 1672.
Observed surface forms (3)
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| Bernhard von Galen | 6 |
| Christoph Bernhard von Galen | 1 |
| Dietrich von Galen | 1 |
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| instanceOf |
Roman Catholic bishop
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counter-reformation leader ⓘ human ⓘ military leader ⓘ nobleman ⓘ prince-bishop ⓘ |
| allyOf |
Charles II of England
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King Charles II of England
Louis XIV of France ⓘ
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King Louis XIV of France
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| birthDate | 1606-10-12 ⓘ |
| birthPlace |
Daria Castle
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Holy Roman Empire ⓘ Westphalia ⓘ |
| burialPlace | Münster Cathedral ⓘ |
| countryOfCitizenship | Holy Roman Empire ⓘ |
| deathDate | 1678-09-19 ⓘ |
| deathPlace |
Ahaus
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Prince-Bishopric of Münster ⓘ |
| diocese |
Prince-Bishopric of Münster
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surface form:
Diocese of Münster
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| educatedAt |
Catholic University of Leuven
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Jesuit college in Cologne ⓘ University of Cologne ⓘ University of Salamanca ⓘ |
| endTime | 1678 ⓘ |
| era | 17th century ⓘ |
| familyName | von Galen ⓘ |
| father |
Bernhard von Galen, Bishop of Münster
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Dietrich von Galen
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| givenName | Bernhard ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
Enlightened absolutism
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Age of Absolutism
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| implementedPolicy |
centralization of power in the Prince-Bishopric of Münster
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promotion of Catholic orthodoxy ⓘ restriction of municipal autonomy in Münster ⓘ |
| knownFor |
counter-reformation policies in his territories
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extensive use of artillery in sieges ⓘ harsh rule over the city of Münster ⓘ |
| memberOf | cathedral chapter of Münster ⓘ |
| militaryConflict |
Dutch Rampjaar 1672 campaigns
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Franco-Dutch War ⓘ Anglo-Dutch Wars ⓘ
surface form:
Second Anglo-Dutch War
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| mother | Anna von Bönninghausen ⓘ |
| name |
Bernhard von Galen, Bishop of Münster
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Bernhard von Galen
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| nickname |
Bombing Bernard
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Kanonen-Bernhard ⓘ |
| nobleFamily | House of Galen ⓘ |
| notableFor |
aggressive territorial expansion
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military campaigns during the Dutch Rampjaar 1672 ⓘ role in the Franco-Dutch War ⓘ siege warfare against the Dutch Republic ⓘ strengthening princely authority in Münster ⓘ suppression of local estates and cities ⓘ |
| opponentOf |
Dutch Republic
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United Provinces ⓘ |
| partOf | Prince-Bishopric of Münster ⓘ |
| positionHeld |
Prince-Bishopric of Münster
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surface form:
Prince-Bishop of Münster
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| religion | Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| residence |
Ahaus
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surface form:
Ahaus Castle
Münster ⓘ |
| startTime | 1650 ⓘ |
| style | His Princely Grace ⓘ |
| title |
Count of Vechta
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Lord of Ahaus ⓘ Prince-Bishopric of Münster ⓘ
surface form:
Prince-Bishop of Münster
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Rampjaar
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Christoph Bernhard von Galen
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