Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim

Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim
Archbishop of Mainz
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseElectorate of Mainz
In office5 July 1763–11 June 1774
Personal details
Born12 November 1707
Died11 June 1774(1774-06-11) (aged 66)

Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim (12 November 1707 – 11 June 1774) was the Archbishop-Elector of Mainz from 1763 to 1774 and Prince-Bishop of Worms from 1768 to 1774, in which capacities he was notable for introducing reforms inspired by the Enlightenment.

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