Johann von Metzenhausen

John of Metzenhausen (* 1492 in Neef on the Moselle; † July 22, 1540 at Castle Thanstein in Alsace ), son of Henry of Metzenhausen. When Johann III. He was from 1531 to 1540 Elector and Archbishop of Trier.

Economically, politically and organizationally gifted, he held from 1505 numerous functions in the archdiocese of Trier. On March 27, 1531 Jan was elected by Metzenhausen from Trier cathedral chapter as the successor of the late Elector of Richard Greiffenklau and consecrated a bishop in 1532. When Elector he fought especially the movement of the " Anabaptists " in Munster, against which he sent 1534 electoral troops. His contact the Smalcald League in 1539 earned him harsh criticism. During his reign of John III enlarged. possession of the archdiocese and erected many buildings. Although his relationship with the city of Trier, as was extremely tense with other electors of Trier, promoted and reformed Johann III. Trier University. In the summer of 1540 he took part with the Protestant princes of the Hagenauer colloquy, however, fell ill during the talks. On July 22, 1540 John passed away III. of Metzenhausen a result of his illness and was buried on July 26, 1540 in Trier Cathedral. His successor was his honor, a magnificent tomb in the cathedral building.