Gerhard of Passau

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Gerhard († 946 ) was the 16th bishop of Passau from 932 to 946 . Gerhard was perhaps abbot of Metten and was probably made bishop of Passau by the Bavarian Duke Arnulf . He was considered a pious, virtuous and learned bishop whom the annals of Reichersberg call a saint. Presumably he made a trip to Rome in 937.

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SURNAME Gerhard of Passau
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Gerhard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Bishop of Passau
DATE OF BIRTH 9th century or 10th century
DATE OF DEATH 946