Arnošt of Pardubice

Arnošt of Pardubice was the first Archbishop of Prague. He was also an advisor and diplomat to Emperor Charles IV.

Life

Arnošt of Pardubice was probably born in Hostinka, but possibly also in Kłodzko. He was the eldest son of Knight Arnošt of Hostinka, and spent his childhood in Kłodzko.
Arnošt inherited the town of Pardubice in 1340. He was confirmed bishop of Prague on 11 March 1343, and was commissioned the first Archbishop of Prague on 8 May 1344. He ordered the monks to contribute to the newly founded Charles University, hence enhancing the quality of the education in the institution.