Dietrich Schenk von Erbach

Dietrich ( Theodoric ) Schenk von Erbach (* 1390, † May 6, 1459 in Aschaffenburg ) was 1434-1459 Archbishop of Mainz.

Life

He was born the son of Eberhard of Erbach of Rabshakeh. First canon of Mainz, he was elected by the chapter of Mainz on July 6, 1434 the new archbishop. Pope Eugene IV confirmed him on 20 October of the same year in office.

In the confusion of the Council of Basel Dietrich moved into a neutral stance and tried to mediate between the parties. He recommended that the German princes to remain neutral. Once in Basel nevertheless decided IV 1439 the deposition of Pope Eugene and an anti-pope was used, it was possible Dietrich between the princes and the emperor to reach an agreement: Eugene IV was subsequently recognized as the legitimate pope.

Grave monument

His final resting place Schenk Dietrich von Erbach front of the steps of the high altar in the basilica of St. Peter and Alexander, Aschaffenburg. The set up there Tumba suffered during the Second War Markgraefler 1552 under the ravages of the troops under Margrave Albrecht Alcibiades serious damage. She has been canceled 1607-1608 as part of renovation work in the choir. As a substitute of the sculptor Hans Juncker created an epitaph for the collegiate church, for which he received a final payment of 63 guilders to 16 July 1608.