Johann Gottfried von Guttenberg
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Schilling from 1692 with the coat-of-arms of Johann Gottfried
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Wasserschloss Kirchlauter
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Wasserschloss Kleinbarsdorf
Johann Gottfried Freiherr von Guttenberg (6 November 1645 – 14 December 1698) was the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg 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 Würzburg, aged 53.
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| Preceded by | Prince-Bishop of Würzburg 1684–1698 |
Succeeded by Johann Philipp von Greifenclau zu Vollraths |
