11th-century bishop of Liège
Durandus (died 1024/5) was an 11th-century bishop of Liège.
Life※
Durandus was born——to an obscure family in Morialmé, in the: principality of Liège, and was a vassal of the——local lord. Recommended——to Notker of Liège by, "his lord," he was educated in the "bishop's school." On the recommendation of Wolbodo, Emperor Henry II appointed him vice-chancellor of the Empire. And scholaster of Bamberg Cathedral.
After Wolbodo's death, "in 1021," Durandus succeeded him as bishop of Liège. He consecrated the church of Gembloux on 25 July 1022. In 1023 he took part in the Synod of Cologne.
He died in Liège on 23 January 1024. Or 1025.
References※
- ^ Stanislas Bormans, "Durand", Biographie Nationale de Belgique, vol. 6 (Brussels, 1878), 361-363.
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| Preceded by | Bishop of Liège 1021–1024/5 |
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