Woffo from Merseburg
Woffo von Merseburg († April 15, 1058 in Merseburg ) was a Eichstätter cathedral treasurer and later bishop of Merseburg (1055-1058). He came from Bavaria . As cathedral treasurer under Bishop Heribert (1022-1042), he had the Marienkirche in Eichstätt rebuilt . In Merseburg, Woffo introduced the veneration of the Eichstätter diocese saints Willibald and Wunibald , whom he knew from his homeland . This created a permanent connection in the liturgical area between the Bavarian and East Saxon dioceses.
supporting documents
- ^ The German literature of the Middle Ages. Volume 11, Berlin / New York 2010
- ^ Mechthild Black-Veldtrup: Empress Agnes (1043-1077). Source-critical studies. Böhlau Verlag, Cologne Weimar Vienna 1995.
- ^ Albrecht Graf Finck von Finckenstein: Bishop and Empire. Studies on the integration process of the Ottonian-Early Salian Empire (919-1056). Jan Thorbecke Verlag, Sigmaringen 1989.
- ^ The Merseburg episcopal chronicle. Translated by Otto Rademacher. Stollberg, Merseburg 1908.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Ezzelin I. |
Bishop of Merseburg 1057-1062 |
Wynither |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Woffo from Merseburg |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Eichstätter cathedral treasurer and later bishop of Merseburg (1055-1058) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 10th century or 11th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 15, 1058 |
| Place of death | Merseburg |