ferdinand of fürstenberg
the state of paderborn still suffering consequences of thirty years war, because ferdinand s predecessor had been unable rebuild economy financial reasons. primary objective ferdinand of fürstenberg internal health of land. numerous construction projects designed not least employ tradesmen of prince bishopric. in addition, encouraged re-cultivation of fields had lain waste. had forestry act passed , had censuses taken , tax lists made out. limited success support establishment of factories. healing baths in bad driburg had support. improve communications supported post coach service between kassel , amsterdam.
following treaty, town of lügde county of pyrmont annexed prince bishopric of paderborn. during time conditions access of nobility state parliament tightened. henceforth knights had prove sixteen noble ancestors, if wanted have seat , vote in parliament. had city of paderborn fortified.
the education system , jesuit college set under dietrich of fürstenberg promoted ferdinand. in addition, has tried improve rural education , established new schools.
in special way, ferdinand credited enforcing law of land. if need be, strict sentences passed on people, regardless of status. marshal, kurt von spiegel, , pastor buke executed example.
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