Emmerich Joseph von Breidbach zu Bürresheim was the Archbishop-Elector of Mainz from 1763 to 1774 and Prince-Bishop of Worms from 1768 to 1774, in which capacities he was notable for introducing reforms inspired by the Enlightenment.

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Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, archbishop, politician
Position held: Prince-Elector, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mainz, diocesan bishop, Prince-Bishop
Citizenship: Germany
Born: November 12, 1707
Died: June 11, 1774

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Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic deacon, archbishop, politician
Position held: Prince-Elector, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Mainz, diocesan bishop, Prince-Bishop
Citizenship: Germany
Born: November 12, 1707
Died: June 11, 1774