Eilward
Eilward, from the Saxon aristocratic family of the Ekkehardines, was Bishop of Meissen from 1016 to 1023 .
Eilward, son of Margrave Ekkehard I and Billungerin Schwanhild, also appears under the names Agilward, Elvart, Eilbart, Erward, Ediward, Eduard, Hildeward or Hildebert . He was appointed by Emperor Heinrich II . During his time as bishop his brother Hermann I was Margrave of Meißen.
literature
- Eduard Machatschek (arr.): History of the bishops of the Meissen bishopric in chronological order. Dresden 1884. pp. 32-38.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Eido I. |
Bishop of Meissen 1016-1023 |
Hugbert |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Eilward |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Meissen |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 10th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 11th century |