Cardinal Francis Dietrichstein (1570-1636)  | Prelate and policies restless age

Cardinal Francis Dietrichstein (1570-1636) | Prelate and policies restless age

Olomouc Bishop and Cardinal Francis of Dietrichsteins post-White Mountain Governor of Moravia, indispensable mentor and favorite of the three emperors Pope Clement VIII., Is one of the most important personalities countries Czech koruna in the first half of the 17th century. His name is associated violent recatholisation Moravia, famous but also as an important politician, patron and builder.

The exhibition, dedicated to his extraordinary personality, has launched a series of presentations of important Olomouc bishops and archbishops, and was introduced first in pinakotheke Kromeriz Castle and now in the Archdiocese Museum in Olomouc.