Historical FigureMale
Klemens Maria Hofbauer
1751 – 1820
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryClement Mary Hofbauer was a Moravian hermit and later a priest of the Redemptorist congregation. He established his congregation, founded in Italy, north of the Alps. For this, he is considered a co-founder of the congregation. He was widely known for his lifelong dedication to care of the poor during a tumultuous period in Europe, that had left thousands destitute. He laboured in the care of the Polish people until expelled, when he moved to Austria.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
December 26, 1751
Tasovice
Date of death
March 15, 1820
Vienna
Citizenship
Austrian Empire
Occupations & fields
Catholic priest
- Field and occupation
- český katolický kněz
Other notable figures named Klemens
Get inspired by other figures bearing this name across history and modern times.
1773 – 1859Historical Figure
Austrian diplomat, foreign minister and Chancellor (1773–1859)
