Vadianische Bibliothek, St. Gallen (Switzerland)

Vadian (Joachim Vadian or Joachim von Watt) was a historic figure from the late 15. and early 16. century who acted as a doctor, scholar and major of the city of St. Gall. He also led the conversation of the city from Catholicism to Protestantism (in the interpretation of Zwingli). Besides that, he is claimed as the founder of the library in St. Gall, which is now the cantonal library (under the…