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Benedict I (archbishop of Esztergom)

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Benedict
Archbishop of Esztergom
Archdiocese Archdiocese of Esztergom
Appointed 1046
Term ended 1055
Predecessor Domonkos II
Successor Desiderius
Personal details
Died 1055
Denomination Roman Catholicism

Benedict (Hungarian: Benedek; died 1055) was a Hungarian prelate and politician, who served as Archbishop of Kalocsa from 1035 to 1046 and as Archbishop of Esztergom between 1046 and 1055.

Benedek was present at the martyrdom of Bishop Gerard of Csanád and his fellows, but he survived the incident. His name is appeared in the founding charter of the Tihany Abbey.

Bibliography

  • Beke, Margit (2003). Esztergomi érsekek 1001-2003. Szent István Társulat. ISBN 9789633614723.