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Heribert (Archbishop of Cologne)

Type Figure Region Cologne Time c. 970–1021 Also known as Heribert von Worms

Heribert (c. 970–1021) served as Archbishop of Cologne from 999 and long served as imperial chancellor, making him one of the most important church s…

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  1. c. 970–998Worms · RhinelandHeribert came from an imperial noble family, was educated at Worms, and entered the Ottonian church and court system, gradually taking up administrative and ecclesiastical offices.
  2. 999–1010Cologne · CologneHe became Archbishop of Cologne in 999 and served as imperial chancellor. Between 1001 and 1010 he oversaw the rebuilding of Cologne Cathedral, coordinating the Rhenish church with Henry II's imperial policies, and was a leading figure of imperial church power at the turn of the millennium.
  3. 1011–1021Cologne · CologneIn his later years Heribert continued to promote church reform and building works in Cologne, dying in March 1021. His legacy includes the early foundations of Cologne Cathedral and the consolidation of the Rhenish church administrative system.

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