Magnerius
Magnerius or Meinhard (* before 947, † after 968) was Bishop of Lausanne from 947 to 968 .
Life
Magnerius was first mentioned in 947 when he was appointed Bishop of Lausanne. It appears between 947 and 968 in some deeds of exchange and donation. Possibly he took part in the synod in Rome in 862 . Pope John XIII wrote a letter of recommendation for Maiolus , the abbot of Cluny, to Magenerius in 968.
literature
- Gilbert Coutaz: Magnerius. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Burchard I of Burgundy |
Bishop of Lausanne 947–968 |
Eginolfus |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Magnerius |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Meinhard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Lausanne |
| DATE OF BIRTH | before 947 |
| DATE OF DEATH | after 968 |