Martin Rythovius
Martin Rythovius | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ypres | |
Martin Bauwens of Riethoven | |
| 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 |
| Coat of arms | |
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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.