Cuno from Fenis
Cuno von Fenis (* in Vinelz on Lake Biel (?); † December 19 between 1103 and 1108 ) was a Burgundian nobleman and bishop of Lausanne .
Life
Cuno was the son of Ulrich, who bore the title of Count of Fenis and, according to tradition, is said to have been the progenitor of the Lords of Neuchâtel . His brother was Burkhard von Fenis , Bishop of Basel .
From 1097/98 to 1103 Cuno was Bischofelekt von Lausanne , his successor was elected in 1105.
He was the founder of the St. Johannsen Abbey near Gals ( Erlach district in the canton of Bern ). The construction of the church was started by him, but was only completed by his brother after his death. His brother Burkhard had Erlach Castle built nearby, with which the two brothers laid the foundation stone for what would later become the small town of Erlach .
The year of his death is unknown. But he must have died between 1103 and 1108. He was buried in front of the cross altar of the St. Johannsen collegiate church.
literature
- Gilbert Coutaz: Fenis, Kuno von. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Lambert from Grandson |
Bishop of Lausanne 1097 / 98–1103 |
Giroldus de Faucigny |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Cuno from Fenis |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Burgundian nobleman and Bishop of Lausanne |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 11th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | uncertain: Vinelz on Lake Biel |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 19 between 1103 and 1108 |