Maximilian Henry of Bavaria

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Maximilian Heinrich of Bavaria

Maximilian Henry von Wittelsbach (October 8, 1621 - June 3, 1688) was the third son and fourth child of Albert VI, landgrave of Leuchtenberg and his wife, Mechthilde von Leuchtenberg. In 1650, he was named Archbishop of Cologne, Bishop of Hildesheim and Bishop of Liège succeeding his uncle, Ferdinand of Bavaria. In 1683, he was named Bishop of Münster, but Pope Innocent XI refused to confirm this nomination. He died in 1688 and was succeeded by Joseph Clemens of Bavaria.

Preceded by
Ferdinand of Bavaria
Archbishop of Cologne
1650–1688
Succeeded by
Joseph Clemens of Bavaria