Pope Alexander VI [SEP] place of death
now advanced formal claims on the Kingdom of Naples. Alexander authorised him to pass through Rome, ostensibly on a crusade against the Ottoman Empire, without mentioning Naples. But when the French invasion became a reality Pope Alexander VI became alarmed, recognised Alfonso II as king of Naples, and concluded an alliance with him in exchange for various fiefs for his sons (July 1494). A military response to the French threat was set in motion: a Neapolitan army was to advance through the Romagna and attack Milan, while the fleet
Erhard von Redwitz
Erhard von Redwitz, O. Cist. (died 1502) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz (1494–1502).
Biography.
Erhard von Redwitz was ordained a priest in the Cistercian Order. On 14 Feb 1494, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VI as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz and Titular Bishop of "Venecompensus". On 16 Jun 1495, he was consecrated bishop. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Mainz until his death on 30 Sep 1502.