Christoph Ignaz Abele facts for kids
Christoph Ignaz Abele, von und zu Lilienberg (born in Vienna in 1628 – died in Vienna on October 12, 1685) was an important Austrian lawyer and government official. He came from a family in Swabia, a region in Germany.
Who Was Christoph Ignaz Abele?
Christoph Ignaz Abele came from a family that first appeared in official records at the court of Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria. In 1547, his family was given a special title of nobility. This meant they became part of the upper class. They also received land in Lower Austria and Steiermark. Christoph Ignaz Abele became very well-known for his work in the Austrian government. He built a successful career in the higher civil service. This happened around the same time as another important official, Johann Hocher, Freiherr von Hohenkrän.
How Did Abele Rise in Power?
On November 5, 1655, Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, gave Abele the title von und zu Lilienberg, Erbherr auf Hacking. This was a special honor. He became an imperial secretary. This meant he handled many important tasks for the emperor. From 1667 to 1670, he played a key role in investigating a political issue involving powerful Hungarian nobles. In 1674, he was officially recognized as part of the "old" nobility. This was a group of families who had been noble for a long time.
Abele had a lot of influence in the Privy Conferencial or Ministerial Council. This was a very important group of advisors to the emperor. When another official, Georg Ludwig Sinzendorf, lost his position, Abele took over. In 1679, he became the director of the Court Chamber. This was a high legal office. At the same time, he was given the title of baron. Two years later, he gained even more power. He became a lord and was made a Privy Council member. He also became the President of the Court Chamber. In 1683, Abele stepped down from the President role. However, he stayed on as a member of the Council.
In 1684, he received the title of count. He also worked as a special representative at the Hungarian royal court. Sadly, he passed away soon after this.
Sources
- Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie - online version at Wikisource
