Martin Rythovius


Martin Rythovius
Bishop of Ypres
Martin Bauwens of Riethoven
ChurchRoman Catholic
DioceseYpres
Appointed10 March 1561
Term ended9 October 1583
Predecessordiocese established
SuccessorPetrus Simons
Orders
Consecration1 November 1562
by Antoine Perrenot de Granvelle
Personal details
Born1511
Died9 October 1583 (aged c. 71/72)
Riethoven, France
Coat of armsMartin Rythovius's coat of arms

Martin Bauwens of Riethoven or Martinus Rythovius (1511 – 9 October 1583) was a Catholic theologian and the first Bishop of Ypres. He was a figure of some spiritual and political significance during the early decades of the Dutch Revolt.


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