Leopold von Sedlnitzky

Leopold von Sedlnitzky (29 July 1787 – 25 March 1871) was a Roman Catholic bishop of Breslau, who after abdicating as bishop converted to Protestantism. Early life Leopold von Sedlnitzky also known as Count Leopold Sedlnitzky Odrowąż Choltitz was born on 29 July 1787 in Geppersdorf, Austrian Silesia. He came from the Moravian-Silesian noble family of . His parents, Joseph Imperial Count of Sedlnitzky and Maria Josepha, Countess of Haugwitz influenced his spiritual outlook early on. His brother Joseph was an Austrian civil servant. Career He studied philosophy and theology at the University of Breslau but returned home to continue his studies privately in 1807 when Wrocław was affected by the Napoleonic wars. He graduated and was ordained in 1811. In 1819 he became a canon in Breslau (Wrocław) and in 1830, with royal support, provost. In December 1832 he was made a vicar.