Franz Josef Freiherr von Heinke

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Franz Josef Heinke , from 1767 von Heinke , 1775 knight von Heinke and from 1790 baron von Heinke (also Joseph ; born March 19, 1726 in Maltsch an der Oder ; † March 2, 1803 in Vienna ) was an Austrian lawyer .

Life

Heinke was born into a Catholic family. He first attended the Princely School in Liegnitz and then studied at the universities in Halle and Prague . There he received his doctorate in law and political science in 1748 . He then first became state procurator, he intended a career as a judge, and as early as 1751 advice at the appellate court. His skills led him to another promotion in 1761. He was entrusted with the fiefdom of the Bohemian Crown. In 1764 he was appointed director and president of the Faculty of Law at the University of Prague. There he was able to strengthen the faculty during his tenure.

In 1767 Heinke moved from Prague as a real councilor to the Bohemian-Austrian court chancellery in Vienna. There he was up to his transfer to the retirement remain 1,792th In the same year, with a diploma from January 2, he was raised to the nobility . In 1769 he was selected by State Chancellor Wenzel Anton von Kaunitz-Rietberg to lead the implementation of the reform of canon law. He carried out the reorganization with success against various opposition and was accordingly not only responsible for this area under Empress Maria Theresia , but also under Emperors Joseph II , Leopold II and Franz II. Member, temporarily the main adviser, of the ecclesiastical court commission. The latter provided his retirement with the reference that Heinke's advice was still desired. The emperors also conveyed their appreciation for the official beforehand. Emperor Joseph awarded him the ku St. Stephen's Order . With a diploma of March 3, 1775 he was raised to the knighthood and finally with a diploma of January 12, 1790 to the baron class .

In 1776 Heinke also received the directorate and presidium of the legal faculty of the University of Vienna . In connection with this, he was also given responsibility for the Savoy Knight Academy . His state church law activities did not rest completely either. In 1794 he was again appointed to the clerical court commission.

In his free time, Heinke devoted himself to natural history and in particular to growing fruit and flowers. He processed his experiences in fruit growing as an author. His carnation was considered an ornament at the residence. He also maintained a lively exchange with prominent legal scholars of his time, including Pütter .

The lawyer Joseph Prokop Freiherr von Heinke was his son.

Works

  • On the exemption of the religious orders and communities from the power of the ordinary bishop, the evils resulting therefrom, and the rights of secular power , Hartl, Vienna 1782.
  • Contributions to the treatment, care and propagation of fruit trees: for gardening enthusiasts , Wallishauser, Vienna 1798.

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