Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg, Archbishop of Cologne (died 1601)

Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg

Elector-Archbishop of Cologne from 1577 to 1588

Gebhard Truchsess von Waldburg was the archbishop-elector of Cologne from 1577 to 1588. After pursuing an ecclesiastical career, he won a close election in the cathedral chapter of Cologne over Ernst of Bavaria. After his election, he fell in love with and later married Agnes…