George van Egmond | |
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Bishop of Utrecht | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Utrecht |
Appointed | 26 February 1535 |
Term ended | 26 September 1559 |
Predecessor | Willem van Enckevoirt |
Successor | Frederik V Schenck van Toutenburg |
Personal details | |
Born | 2 July 1504 |
Died | 26 September 1559 Saint-Amand Abbey | (aged 55)
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George or Joris van Egmont (2 July 1504, Egmond – 26 September 1559, Saint-Amand Abbey) was a Dutch nobleman who served as Bishop of Utrecht from 1535 until his death in 1559.[1] Following the death of his predecessor, Willem van Enckevoirt, on 19 July 1534, Egmond was appointed Bishop by Emperor Charles V.[2] Egmond's appointment was confirmed by Pope Paul III on 26 February 1535.[3]