Karl Kaspar Reitenberger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Karl Kaspar Reitenberger

Austrian abbot

Date of Birth: 29-Dec-1779

Place of Birth: Úterý, Plzeň Region, Czech Republic

Date of Death: 21-Mar-1860

Profession: religious servant

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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 Lázne 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.