Hermann II of Augsburg

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Hermann II of Augsburg, was bishop of Augsburg during the period 1096–1133.[1][2][3]

Hermann was appointed as bishop by Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV in 1096 in Verona.[1] Patriarch Ulric of Aquileia consecrated him.[1] According to the monk Udalscalc, Hermann's brother Ulric paid Henry IV to appoint Hermann.[1]

Hermann II was a layman prior to his appointment from the house of Eppenstein, as was his brother.[1]

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded bySiegfried IIPrince-Bishop of Augsburg 1096 – 1133Succeeded byWalter I

References

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4][1.5]Niblaeus, Erik (27 May 2023). "The Investiture Contest in the margins - Popes and peace in a manuscript from Augsburg cathedral". Journal of Medieval History. 49 (3): 306–319. doi:10.1080/03044181.2023.2210041. S2CID 258755885.
  2. 2."Hermann, Bishop of Augsburg". British Museum.
  3. 3.Burden, John Murphy (2018). Between Crime and Sin - Penitential Justice in Medieval Germany, 900–1200 (Thesis). ProQuest 2089931986.