Martin Rythovius | |
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Bishop of Ypres | |
Church | Roman Catholic |
Diocese | Ypres |
Appointed | 10 March 1561 |
Term ended | 9 October 1583 |
Predecessor | diocese established |
Successor | Petrus Simons |
Orders | |
Consecration | 1 November 1562 by Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle |
Personal details | |
Born | 1511 |
Died | 9 October 1583 (aged c. 71/72) Riethoven, France |
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Martin Bauwens of Riethoven or Martinus Rythovius (1511 – 9 October 1583) was a Catholic theologian and the first Bishop of Ypres. He was a figure of some spiritual and political significance during the early decades of the Dutch Revolt.