Diether von Isenburg

Diether von Isenburg
Archbishop and Elector of Mainz
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseMainz
In office1459–1461 and 1475–1482
Personal details
Bornc. 1412
Died(1482-05-07)May 7, 1482
Aschaffenburg
BuriedMainz Cathedral
49°59′56″N 8°16′26″E / 49.99889°N 8.27389°E / 49.99889; 8.27389
Coat of armsDiether von Isenburg's coat of arms

Diether von Isenburg (c. 1412 – 7 May 1482) was twice Archbishop (1459–1461 and 1475–1482) and founder of the University of Mainz. As Archbishop of Mainz, he was ex officio Elector and Lord Chancellor of Germany.[1]

  1. ^ "Diether of Isenburg - Brill Reference". Referenceworks.brillonline.com. April 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2016.