Königshofen an der Heide
Community ID:
2340
Town:
Bechhofen an der Heide
Diocese:
Eichstätt
Modern Location:
Bechhofen an der Heide; in the governmental district of Mittelfranken; in the administrative district of Ansbach.
Dedication:
S. Mary (Maria)
Date Founded:
1422
Date Terminated:
1478, female; (1495) male
Religious Order:
Augustinian
Rule:
Augustinian
Foundation Information:
From 1422-1478 the community was composed of Augustinian canonesses/anchoresses. From 1478-1495 the community was composed of Augustinian canons. The community was founded by Katharina Knoll.
Secondary Sources:
[1]BACKMUND. Chorherren, 97.
[2]Hist. Staetten, 346.
Miscellaneous Information:
The Augustinian canonesses moved from Königshofen to Marienburg circa 1488/1495. In 1565 the cloister church became an evangelical parish church.
Admin. Notes:
more research necessary
Contributors:
June Mecham
Contributors Notes:
Date Started:
1422
Date Finished:
1478
Length:
668
