Guidobald of Thun (1616–1668) was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Salzburg, Bishop of Regensburg, and a Cardinal.[2]
Guidobald of Thun | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal, Archbishop of Salzburg | |
 Guidobald in 1654 | |
| Native name | Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Salzburg |
| In office | 1654–1668 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 24 September 1654 by Cardinal Ernst Adalbert von Harrach |
| Created cardinal | 7 March 1667 by Pope Alexander VII [1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 December 1616 |
| Died | 1 June 1668 (aged 51) Salzburg |
| Buried | Salzburg Cathedral |
| Parents | Johann Siegmund von Thun |
Life
editBorn on 16 December 1616, into the House of Thun, Guidobald of Thun was chosen as the Archbishop of Salzburg on 3 February 1654. He officially assumed the title of Archbishop of Salzburg on 24 September 1654, following his ordination by Cardinal Ernst Adalbert von Harrach.[2]
Guidobald is best known for overseeing the completion of the towers, facade, and domes of Salzburg Cathedral during his time as bishop. He also commissioned the construction of Winterreitschule and the Spring on "Residenzplatz".[3] In addition, he established a medical branch at the University of Salzburg.[4]
On 7 March 1666 Guidobald was appointed as the Bishop of Regensburg, and exactly one year later, on 7 March 1667, he was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Alexander VII.[5] Guidobald was officially confirmed as the Bishop of Regensburg on 16 March 1667.[2]
Death
editOn 8 May 1668 Guidobald fell through a loose board on a bridge in Hellbrunn, injuring his shin. The injury became infected, leading to blood poisoning. Shortly after, on 1 June 1668, Archbishop Guidobald passed away. He was buried in the crypt of Salzburg Cathedral.[6]
Gallery
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Coat of Arms of Guidobald -
Tomb of Guidobald
References
edit- ^ https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/event/cs1667.html
- ^ a b c "Guidobald Cardinal von Thun [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ^ "Karl Böhm Saal". Salzburg Festival. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Thun-Hohenstein, Guidobald Graf". Austria-Forum (in German). Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Consistory - March 1667 [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ "Was ist Thun-Web? - Thun-Web". www.thunweb.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.