Johann Philipp von Stadion

Johann Philipp von Stadion was an 18th-century German nobleman and government official who served as the Archbishop of Mainz, one of the most important ecclesiastical and political positions in the Holy Roman Empire. As Archbishop, he was both a religious leader and a major political figure, overseeing parts of Germany and representing the church's interests. He contributed to administrative reforms and worked to balance church authority with imperial politics during a turbulent period. His role exemplified the close relationship between church and state in pre-modern Europe, impacting regional governance and church affairs.