Guidobald of Thun
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 Salzburg |
| Buried | Salzburg Cathedral |
| Parents | Johann Siegmund von Thun |
Guidobald of Thun (1616–1668) was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Salzburg, Bishop of Regensburg, and a Cardinal.[2]
Life
Born on December 16, 1616, into the House of Thun, Guidobald of Thun was chosen as the Archbishop of Salzburg on February 3, 1654. He officially assumed the title of Archbishop of Salzburg on September 24, 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 March 7, 1666, Guidobald was appointed as the Bishop of Regensburg, and exactly one year later, on March 7, 1667, he was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Alexander VII.[5] Guidobald was officially confirmed as the Bishop of Regensburg on March 16, 1667.[2]
Death
On May 8, 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 June 1, 1668, Archbishop Guidobald passed away. He was buried in the crypt of Salzburg Cathedral.[6]
Gallery
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Tomb of Guidobald
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References
- ^ 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.