Martin of Meissen
Martin (* in the 12th century ; † July 15, 1190 near Tire ) was Bishop of Meissen from 1170 to 1190 .
Martin is said to come from the area around the Petersberg Monastery . He was first a canon in Meissen. He was one of the participants in the Third Lateran Council . The establishment of the Altzella monastery falls during his time as bishop and he expressly assigned him initially disputed areas in a document. Other monasteries were also founded during this time. He maintained peaceful relations with the Margrave Otto . He died on the Third Crusade near the city of Tire .
literature
- Eduard Machatschek : History of the bishops of the Meissen Monastery in chronological order (...) . Dresden 1884. pp. 128-135.
Web links
- Marek Wejwoda: Martin . In: Institute for Saxon History and Folklore (Ed.): Saxon Biography .
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Gerung |
Bishop of Meissen 1170–1190 |
Dietrich II of Kittlitz |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Martin of Meissen |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Martin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Meissen (1170–1190) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 12th Century |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 15, 1190 |
| Place of death | at Tyros |