Guidobald of Thun

Guidobald of Thun
Cardinal, Archbishop of Salzburg
Guidobald in 1654
Native name
Guidobald von Thun und Hohenstein
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdioceseSalzburg
In office1654–1668
Orders
Ordination24 September 1654
by Cardinal Ernst Adalbert von Harrach
Created cardinal7 March 1667
by Pope Alexander VII [1]
Personal details
Born16 December 1616
Castelfondo, Tyrol
Died1 June 1668(1668-06-01) (aged 51)
Salzburg
BuriedSalzburg Cathedral
ParentsJohann 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 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

On 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]

  • Guidobald in 1654
    Guidobald in 1654
  • Guidobald in 1667
  • Coat of Arms of Guidobald
    Coat of Arms of Guidobald
  • Tomb of Guidobald
    Tomb of Guidobald

References

  1. ^ https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/event/cs1667.html
  2. ^ a b c "Guidobald Cardinal von Thun [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  3. ^ "Karl Böhm Saal". Salzburg Festival. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  4. ^ "Thun-Hohenstein, Guidobald Graf". Austria-Forum (in German). Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  5. ^ "Consistory - March 1667 [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  6. ^ "Was ist Thun-Web? - Thun-Web". www.thunweb.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Archbishop of Salzburg
1654–1668 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Regensburg
1667-1668 		Succeeded by