Clemens Maria Hofbauer was a Redemptorist priest and co-founder of his congregation who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in Moravia, he worked as a baker and a hermit before pursuing the priesthood. He was active in both Poland and Austria, dedicating his life to serving the destitute during a period of significant European upheaval. Known for his devotion to the poor, he eventually settled in Vienna, where he became a prominent figure in the religious life of the city.