Richer (bishop of Verdun)
Richer | |
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Appointed | 1089 |
Installed | 1089 |
Term ended | 1107 |
Personal details | |
Nationality | French |
Richer was bishop of Verdun from 1089 to 1107.[1][2] Godfrey of Bouillon, Duke of Lower Lorraine, who decided to join the First Crusade ceded the County of Verdun to Richer in 1095.[3] Richer soon granted the county to Godfrey's brother, Baldwin, but Baldwin also joined the crusade.[3]
References
- ^ Murray 2000, p. 13.
- ^ John 2018, p. 63.
- ^ a b Murray 2000, p. 35.
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