Guidobald of Thun

Guidobald of Thun was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Salzburg, Bishop of Regensburg, and a Cardinal.

Life

Born on 16 December 1616, into the House of Thun, Guidobald of Thun was chosen as the Archbishop of Salzburg on 3 February 1654. He officially assumed the title of Archbishop of Salzburg on 24 September 1654, following his ordination by Cardinal Ernst Adalbert von Harrach.
Guidobald is best known for overseeing the completion of the towers, facade, and domes of Salzburg Cathedral during his time as bishop. He also commissioned the construction of and the Spring on "Residenzplatz". In addition, he established a medical branch at the University of Salzburg.
On 7 March 1666 Guidobald was appointed as the Bishop of Regensburg, and exactly one year later, on 7 March 1667, he was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Alexander VII. Guidobald was officially confirmed as the Bishop of Regensburg on 16 March 1667.

Death

On 8 May 1668 Guidobald fell through a loose board on a bridge in Hellbrunn, injuring his shin. The injury became infected, leading to blood poisoning. Shortly after, on 1 June 1668, Archbishop Guidobald died. He was buried in the crypt of Salzburg Cathedral.