Jindřich Zdík

Detail of memorial plaque dedicated to Jindřich Zdík in Saint Wenceslas cathedral in Olomouc (Czech Republic).

Henry Zdík (in Czech: Jindřich Zdík) (about 1083 - 1150 Prague) was bishop of Olomouc from 1126 to 1150. He took part in the Wendish Crusade of 1147.

In 1141 Zdik with papal authorization undertook a mission against the Prussians.

Hildebert and Everwin, two medieval manuscript illuminators, worked in the scriptorium of Bishop Zdík.

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Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 5807430 GND: 122174631 NKC: jn20000728259

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