Historical FigureMale
Benno z Míšně
1010 – 1106
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryBenno was named Bishop of Meissen in 1066. Venerated since the 13th century, he was canonized in 1523. Benno did much for his diocese, both by ecclesiastical reforms on the Hildebrandine model and by material developments. He was venerated in his native Saxony throughout the Late Middle Ages.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 1, 1010
Hildesheim
Date of death
June 16, 1106
Meissen
Citizenship
Germany
Occupations & fields
Catholic priest
- Field and occupation
- biskup
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