Archbishop
c. 1050, Bavaria - 28 September 1102, Askalon (martyred)
An archbishop who was also a sculptor. Before his elevation, Thiemo was a gifted craftsman at Stift St. Peter, producing metalwork, ivory carvings, and altar pieces of exceptional quality. The combination of artistic talent and ecclesiastical authority was rare even by medieval standards.
As archbishop he continued Gebhard’s reformist tradition and proved himself a vigorous defender of papal authority. He also expanded the building programme at Hohensalzburg Fortress.
In 1101, Thiemo joined the Crusade of 1101, a follow-up expedition to the First Crusade. He was captured by Seljuk forces in Anatolia, refused to renounce his faith, and was martyred at Askalon in 1102. He was beatified by the Catholic Church. His feast day is 28 September.
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The 2 places on this page, where they actually stand.
Locations
Founded 1077
One of the largest and best-preserved medieval castle fortresses in Europe, perched on Festungsberg hill above Salzburg's Altstadt. Founded in 1077 by Gebhard von Helfenstein, transformed into a princely residence by Leonhard von Keutschach, and never conquered. The defining landmark of Salzburg's skyline.
Founded c. 696 AD
The oldest continuously existing monastery in the German-speaking world. Founded by Saint Rupert of Salzburg around 696 AD. The church interior is the work of Beda Seeauer (rococo redecoration, 1760-1782). Michael Haydn is buried in the crypt. Altomonte's altar paintings enrich the abbey church. The Stiftskeller St.
