Arnošt of Pardubice
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Arnošt of Pardubice (Czech: Arnošt z Pardubic, German: Ernst Parduebitz or Ernst von Pardubice) (March 25, 1297 - June 30, 1364) was the first Archbishop of Prague. He was also an advisor and diplomat to Charles IV. He inherited the town of Pardubice in 1340.
He ordered the monks to contribute to the newly founded Charles University (14th century), hence enhancing the quality of the education in the institution.
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