Conrad de Lichtenberg

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Tombstone of Conrad de Lichtenberg

Conrad de Lichtenberg (1240 – 1 August 1299) was a bishop of Strasbourg in the 13th century.

Lichtenberg was born to a wealthy family and entered the clergy at the age of 13. He was elected Bishop of Strasbourg in 1273. He died in combat while supporting his brother-in-law Egino against the city of Freiburg.

Credit is given to Lichtenberg for the construction of the Western facade of Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, realized by French architect Erwin von Steinbach (1244–1318). Lichtenberg is buried there in Chapel Saint Jean.

The Château de Lichtenberg in Alsace, France remains today.

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Heinrich IV von Geroldseck	Bishop of Strasbourg 1273–1299	Succeeded by Friedrich I von Lichtenberg

Authority control	VIAF: 18296321 ISNI: 0000 0000 2632 2180 GND: 129199478

Persondata
Name	Lichtenberg, Conrad De
Alternative names
Short description	French bishop
Date of birth	1240
Place of birth
Date of death	1 August 1299
Place of death

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