Martin von Eyb

Martin von Eyb (1543–1594) was the Prince-Bishop of Bamberg from 1580 to 1583.

Martin von Eyb was born in Eybburg, which is now a part of Ansbach, in 1543.

[1] He was elected Prince-Bishop of Bamberg on 11 October 1580, with Pope Gregory XIII confirming his appointment on 15 March 1581.

[1] His health deteriorated rapidly, and he resigned on 26 August 1583 without ever having been consecrated as a bishop.

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