Hugo of Burgundy
Hugo of Burgundy († August 31, 1037 ) was Bishop of Lausanne from 1018 to 1037 .
Life
Hugo was a son of the Burgundian King Rudolf III. He appeared in 1019 in the entourage of Emperor Heinrich II. Hugo held a synod in Montriond in 1036 , presumably to proclaim God's peace . He sponsored the construction of the cathedral of Lausanne , which began under his predecessor , in which he was buried at the side of his father.
literature
- Peter Conradin von Planta: Hugo of Burgundy. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Henry I of Burgundy |
Bishop of Lausanne 1018-1037 |
Heinrich II of Lenzburg |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hugo of Burgundy |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Lausanne |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 10th century or 11th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 31, 1037 |