Leopold Ernst von Firmian
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Leopold Ernst von Firmian (1708–1783) was an Austrian bishop and Cardinal
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He was bishop of Seckau from 1739 to 1763, campaigning against Protestantism
. He also acted as coadjutor bishop or administrator of the bishopric of Trento, from 1748 to 1758. As Prince-Bishop of Passau from 1763 to 1783, he was a more tolerant reforming Catholic. He became Cardinal of S. Pietro in Montorio in 1772.
. Leopold Anton Freiherr von Firmian
, archbishop of Salzburg, was his uncle.
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
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Protestantism
Protestantism is one of the three major groupings within Christianity. It is a movement that began in Germany in the early 16th century as a reaction against medieval Roman Catholic doctrines and practices, especially in regards to salvation, justification, and ecclesiology.The doctrines of the...
. He also acted as coadjutor bishop or administrator of the bishopric of Trento, from 1748 to 1758. As Prince-Bishop of Passau from 1763 to 1783, he was a more tolerant reforming Catholic. He became Cardinal of S. Pietro in Montorio in 1772.
Family
His parents were Baron Franz Alfons Georg von Firmian and Countess Barbara Elisabeth von ThunThun
Thun is a municipality in the administrative district of Thun in the canton of Bern in Switzerland with about 42,136 inhabitants , as of 1 January 2006....
. Leopold Anton Freiherr von Firmian
Leopold Anton Freiherr von Firmian
Leopold Anton Freiherr von Firmian or Leopold Anton Eleutherius von Firmian was Catholic Bishop of Lavant 1718-1724, Bishop of Seckau 1724-1727 and Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg from 1727 until his death.-Family:...
, archbishop of Salzburg, was his uncle.