Leopold Ernst von Firmian, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Leopold Ernst von Firmian

Austrian cardinal

Date of Birth: 22-Sep-1708

Place of Birth: Trento, Trentino-South Tyrol, Italy

Date of Death: 13-Mar-1783

Profession: Catholic priest

Nationality: Austria

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Leopold Ernst von Firmian

  • Leopold Ernst von Firmian (1708–1783) was an Austrian bishop and Cardinal. 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.

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