Ernest of Bavaria
Roman Catholic bishop and theologian

Born
December 17th, 1554
470 years ago
Died
1612
413 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as the prince-bishop of Regensburg and played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation. Focused on reforming church practices and strengthening the Catholic faith in the region. Worked to establish seminaries for the education of the clergy and promoted the teachings of the Council of Trent. His tenure was marked by efforts to counteract Protestantism in Bavaria.
Served as prince-bishop of Regensburg
Promoted clerical education through seminaries
Strengthened Catholic practices in Bavaria
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