Count Karl Franz von Lodron (18 November 1748–10 August 1828) was the last

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. He was ordained as a priest in 1771 and as bishop in 1792, retaining the position until his death.CatholicHierarchy.org: Bishop Karl Franz von Lodron
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1748 births 1828 deaths Counts of Austria Bishops of Brixen {{Austria-RC-bishop-stub