Bernardo Clesio

Bernardo Clesio was an Italian Cardinal, bishop, diplomat, humanist and botanist.
Born in Cles, in the Prince-Bishopric of Trent, today Trentino, he graduated from the University of Bologna. He later became Prince-Bishop of Trent and of Brixen, cardinal, and chancellor of Holy [Roman Emperor] Ferdinand I, [Holy Roman Emperor|Ferdinand I].
He was a key contributor to the organization of the Council of Trent and greatly embellished and expanded Trento in the process. He commissioned the rebuilding of the Church of [Santa Maria Maggiore, Trento], enlarged the Castello del Buonconsiglio and called upon Renaissance artists such as Dosso Dossi and Romanino to decorated the additions.