Herwig of Meissen
Herwig (* in the 11th century ; † June 27, 1119 ) was Bishop of Meissen from 1106 to 1119 .
Herwig is also passed down under the names Herwich, Hervicus, Herevig, Herevicus, Hertwig, Herdewig or Hebicus . He is said to have been born in Wurzen in the Gau Siusili . Herwig is the founder of the Wurzen collegiate foundation , which is dependent on Meißen and which he endowed with income from the Burgwart Pouch , the Zoll zu Wurzen and various properties and which was inaugurated in 1114. He was buried there too. In 1119 a crusade began against the Sorbs , which had obviously been preceded by bitter disputes in the border region.
literature
- Heinrich Theodor Flathe : Herwich . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 12, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1880, p. 256.
- Eduard Machatschek : History of the bishops of the Meissen Monastery in chronological order (...) . Dresden 1884. pp. 94-103.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
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| Benno |
Bishop of Meissen 1106–1119 |
Godebold |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Herwig of Meissen |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Herwich; Hervicus; Herevig; Herevicus; Hertwig; Herdewig; Hebicus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Meissen |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 11th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | uncertain: Wurzen |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 27, 1119 |