Hilarius von Leitmeritz
Hilarius von Leitmeritz (Czech Hilarius Litoměřický ; also Hilarius z Litoměřic ; * 1412/1413 in Leitmeritz ; † December 31, 1468 in Pilsen or Budweis ) was a Bohemian Roman Catholic clergyman and theologian . From 1461 to 1468 he was the administrator of the Archdiocese of Prague .
Life
Hilarius was initially trained in Leitmeritz. He later moved to Charles University in Prague , where he received a baccalaureus degree in 1447 and a master's degree in fine arts in 1451 . He then gave lectures there. In 1453 he became a member of the Prague cathedral chapter at St. Vitus Cathedral and dean of the collegiate monastery at the All Saints Chapel on the Hradschin . While still at the university, he made a trip to Italy , where he was ordained a priest . After further studies of canon law , he was at the University of Bologna to Dr. iur. can. PhD .
During his time in Italy, Hilary had withdrawn from the Utraquism that was prevalent in Prague and became a Catholic. As a result, he was refused any further work at Prague University. In December 1462 he was elected for the first time by the cathedral chapter next to Johann Šimanek von Krumau to the administrator of the Archdiocese of Prague . In February 1462 he was elected cathedral dean , on April 11, 1462 he received the papal appointment as administrator of the archbishopric. During this time there were upheavals with the King of Bohemia, George of Podebrady . At first Hilarius tried to avoid a major conflict. In 1465 there was a five-day disputation before the king and the estates, which he led together with his friend and colleague Krzizanowsky (Křižanovský) . In 1467 the situation came to a head after the denial of papal authority and Hilary's official protest on behalf of the Catholics on April 14, 1467. He then fled to Pilsen with the cathedral chapter.
Hilary was initially without appointment, on July 20, 1467 with appointment, as papal legate for Bohemia and especially active for the opposing Catholic league. On their behalf, he traveled to the Reichstag in Nuremberg and to the Pope in Rome . After his return from Rome he is said to have been poisoned . Depending on the source, he died either in Ceske Budejovice or Pilsen.
Works
- Tractatus contra perfidiam aliquorum Bohemorum , Strasbourg 1485.
- Arcus Gehennalis .
- Argute, augur, quaeris .
- Sermo ad senatum populumque Plznensem ed.Millauer , Prague 1820.
literature
- Franz Stanonik : Hilarius von Leitmeritz . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 12, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1880, p. 393 f.
- Concise dictionary of regional studies of the Kingdom of Bohemia , Volume 2, 9th issue, Medau, Prague 1845, p. 820.
Web links
- Dataset on Hilarius von Leitmeritz on the website of the Herder Institute
predecessor | Office | successor |
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Nicholas of Krumlov |
Administrator of Prague 1461–1462 |
Martin Terra from Strašecí |
Martin Terra from Strašecí |
Administrator of Prague 1462–1468 |
Johann Simanek of Krumau |
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Hilarius von Leitmeritz |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hilarius Litoměřický; Hilarius z Litoměřic |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bohemian theologian and clergyman, administrator of the Archdiocese of Prague |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1412 or 1413 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Leitmeritz |
DATE OF DEATH | December 31, 1468 |
Place of death | Pilsen or Budweis |