Karl Kaspar Reitenberger
Statue of Reitenberger in Mariánské Lázně
Karl Kaspar Reitenberger (December 29, 1779 – March 21, 1860) was a premonstratensian priest. Born in Úterý to a miller, he joined Teplá Abbey in 1800. After studying theology in Prague he was ordained as a priest in 1804. In 1813 he was elected abbot of Teplá Abbey. He was instrumental in turning Mariánské Lázně into a spa town. After a dispute over the abbey finances in 1827 he had to step down as abbot. He moved to Innsbruck where he lived until his death.
References
- Ekkart Sauser (2003). "Karl Kaspar Reitenberger". In Bautz, Traugott. Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL) (in German). 21. Nordhausen: Bautz. cols. 1240–1241. ISBN 3-88309-110-3.
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