Bernardo Clesio
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Bernardo Cles (11 March 1484, Cles – 30 July 1539, Brixen) was an Italian cardinal, prince, diplomat, humanist and botanist who was born to the noble Cles family (lat. Clesius). He graduated from the University of Bologna, and later became Prince-bishop of Trento (1514-1539), cardinal, and chancellor for the Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I.
He was a fundamental contributor to the organization of the Council of Trent, bringing the Council to his hometown of Trento and greatly embellishing and expanding the city in the process.
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