In 1446 Johann Staindl is appointed
to cathedral minister, choir curate and beadle of the cathedral of Passau.
His most important work is the "Chronicon generale" a comprehensive
universal history (published in 1508).
With this and other publications Johann Staindl became one of the important
representatives of Humanism of Passau.
During the quarrel between cardinal Hessler and Mauerkircher Staindl sided with
Mauerkircher. For that reason he was in prison and was banished for same time.
Johann Staindl dies on December 10th in 1518. and is buried in the cloister
of the cathedral in Passau.
Working:
Tatiana Hurth
Translation: Ruth Weber
(18.8.2004/23.5.2005)