Rudolf von Scherenberg

Rudolf II von Scherenberg (c. 1401 – 1495)[1] was Bishop of Würzburg from 1466 until his death 30 years later.

On 30 April 1466, he was appointed as bishop to replace Johann von Grumbach.

The Scherenberg Gate at the Fortress Marienberg, the entrance to the main courtyard, is named after him.

Prince-Bishop von Scherenberg is best known because of his tomb in Würzburg Cathedral.

On his death in 1496, his successor, Lorenz von Bibra, commissioned Tilman Riemenschneider to make his monument.

Image of entire tomb