Franz Ziedler von Rosenegg

clergyman

Franz Ziedler von Rosenegg was an 18th-century cleric whose remarkably well-preserved mummified body has intrigued scientists and locals for centuries. He died in 1746 at the age of 37, and his remains were believed to have healing properties, attracting pilgrims to his crypt in Austria. Recent studies have revealed that rather than being naturally mummified, his body was preserved through an unusual technique involving foreign materials found within, leading to new insights into his mysterious life and death.