Conrad Of Lichtenberg

Conrad of Lichtenberg (; ; 1240 – 1 August 1299) was a

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in the 13th century. Lichtenberg was born to a wealthy family and entered the clergy at the age of 13. He was elected

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in 1273. He died in combat while supporting his brother-in-law Egino against the city of

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. Credit is given to Lichtenberg for the construction of the Western facade of Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, realized by German architect

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(1244–1318). Lichtenberg is buried there in Chapel Saint Jean. The

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remains today. {{DEFAULTSORT:Lichtenberg, Conrad Of 1240 births 1299 deaths Bishops of Strasbourg