Eginolfus of Lausanne
Eginolfus († January 19, 985 ) was Bishop of Lausanne from 968 to 985 .
Life
Eginolfus came from a wealthy family who owned properties in the area of the St. Gallen Abbey . He grew up in St. Gallen. Presumably as a candidate for Otto I , he became Bishop of Lausanne in 968. Eginolfus took part in a meeting between Emperor Otto II and Pope Benedict VII in Rome in December 981 . On the return trip he made various gifts to Abbot Immo and the friars in St. Gallen .
literature
- Gilbert Coutaz: Eginolfus. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Meinhard |
Bishop of Lausanne 968–985 |
Henry I of Burgundy |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Eginolfus of Lausanne |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Lausanne |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 9th century or 10th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 19, 985 |