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Bernardo Clesio

1485–1539 · 16th century · Also known as Bernhard von Cles

Bernardo Clesio was prince-bishop of Trent from 1514 and a cardinal from 1530. As chief adviser and chancellor of Ferdinand I of Austria, he was one of the leading statesmen of the Habsburg lands. He rebuilt Trent in Renaissance style and added the Magno Palazzo to the Castello del Buonconsiglio, decorated by painters such as Romanino and Dosso Dossi. He also promoted Trent as the site for a church council.

Bernardo Clesio
Image: Bartholomaeus Bruyn the Elder · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Prince-Bishopric of Trent

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