Adventius
Adventius († August 31, 875 in Metz ) was bishop of Metz from 858 to 875 . In 863 he reorganized the situation at Gorze Abbey . On September 9, 869 he crowned Charles the Bald in Metz and subsequently became one of his key advisors. In 870 Adventius founded the Neumünster Abbey near Ottweiler . He was buried in Gorze Abbey.
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Bishop of Metz 858–875 |
Whale |
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| SURNAME | Adventius |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Metz (858–875) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 8th century or 9th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 31, 875 |
| Place of death | Metz |