Georg Anton von Rodenstein

Georg Anton von Rodenstein was born in Rodenstein on 29 September 1579.[1] He became a canon of Speyer Cathedral in 1594.[2] Between 1594 and 1601, he studied at the University of Douai, the University of Poitiers, in Rome, and at the University of Siena.[2]

He became a canon of Worms Cathedral in 1609, and was ordained as a priest in 1610.[2] He became a canon of Mainz Cathedral in 1612. He became the dean of Speyer Cathedral in 1622.[2]

On 20 August 1629 the cathedral chapter of Worms Cathedral elected him to be the new Prince-Bishop of Worms, with Pope Urban VIII confirming the appointment on 18 September 1630.[1]

He became the dean of Mainz Cathedral in 1634 and the provost of Mainz Cathedral in 1638.[2]

He died on 30 October 1652.[1]