About Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein
Lived 1616 – 1668 (aged 51). Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Life Born 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. In addition, he established a medical branch at the University of Salzburg.
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. Guidobald was officially confirmed as the Bishop of Regensburg on 16 March 1667.
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Who was Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein?
Austrian cardinal
When was Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein born?
Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein was born on 16 December 1616 in Castelfondo.
When did Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein die?
Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein died on 1 June 1668 in Regensburg, Salzburg.
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Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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