George van Egmond
George or Joris van Egmont (2 July 1504, Egmond – 26 September 1559, Saint-Amand Abbey) was a Dutch nobleman who served as Bishop of Utrecht from 1535 until his death in 1559. Following the death of his predecessor, Willem van Enckevoirt, on 19 July 1534, Egmond was appointed Bishop by Emperor Charles V. Egmond's appointment was confirmed by Pope Paul III on 26 February 1535.
George van Egmond | |
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| Bishop of Utrecht | |
Portrait by Jan van Scorel, c. 1535–1540 | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Utrecht |
| Appointed | 26 February 1535 |
| Term ended | 26 September 1559 |
| Predecessor | Willem van Enckevoirt |
| Successor | Frederik V Schenck van Toutenburg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 July 1504 |
| Died | 26 September 1559 (aged 55) Saint-Amand Abbey |
| Coat of arms | |
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