Peter Michael Vigil Graf von Thun und Hohenstein, Prince-Bishop (Trento Prince-Bishopric) : All Data

Peter Michael Vigil Graf von Thun und Hohenstein was a Prince-Bishop who ruled over the Trento Prince-Bishopric from 1796 to 1803. During his tenure, he faced the tumultuous period of the Napoleonic Wars. In 1796, the War of the First Coalition was ongoing, which saw France and its allies clash with Austria and other European powers. In 1797, the Treaty of Campo Formio was signed, resulting in territorial changes in the region. In 1798, the War of the Second Coalition began, with Austria once again fighting against France and its allies. These wars greatly impacted the Trento Prince-Bishopric and likely influenced the policies and decisions of Peter Michael Vigil Graf von Thun und Hohenstein during his rule.