Laurentius Metsius
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Laurentius Metsius (c.1520–1580) was the second bishop of 's-Hertogenbosch, in the Habsburg Netherlands. As ex officio abbot of the Abbey of Tongerlo he sat in the First Estate of the States of Brabant during the early years of the Dutch Revolt.
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Laurentius Metsius | |
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Bishop of 's-Hertogenbosch | |
Native name | Laurent van Mets |
Diocese | 's-Hertogenbosch |
See | St. John's Cathedral |
In office | 1570–1580 |
Predecessor | Franciscus Sonnius |
Successor | Clemens Crabbeels |
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Consecration | 23 April 1570 |
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Born | c.1520 |
Died | 18 September 1580 Namur, County of Namur, Habsburg Netherlands |
Education | Licentiate of Sacred Theology |
Alma mater | University of Leuven |
Motto | Tempora nationum implentur |
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