The Life and Work of Janez Ludvik Schönleben (1618–1681) in Light of Archival Sources

Abstract

The paper presents life and work of Janez Ludvik Schönleben as it is outlined in archival sources or in his preserved printed works and manuscripts. It highlights each period of his life: his family, his education with the jesuits in Ljubljana, his 18-year-long education and activity in the jesuit order (1635–1653), his exit from the order, and his Phd in theology in Padua. His work as the dean of the cathedral in Ljubljana (1654–1667) is presented along with the period of his post as the archdeacon of Lower carniola and parish priest in ribnica (1669–1676), and his final years in Ljubljana (1676–1681). Next to his life, the paper outlines also his extensive body of work.