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Gardolf
Gardolf of Hertbeke (died 21 August 1201) was the bishop of Halberstadt from 1193 until his death. Gardolf was from a noble family of Harbke, Hertbeke. In two charters, he describes himself as "a blood relative" (Latin ''consanguineus'') of Conrad of Krosigk. The ''Deeds of the Bishops of Halberstadt'' states that he was a blood relative of Conrad of Querfurt also. He was probably related to Conrad of Krosigk's mother, Adelheid of Hertbeke. By May 1184 both he and Conrad were subdeacons of Halberstadt Cathedral. By 1193 Gardolf had become Dean (Christianity), dean and ''vicedominus'' of the cathedral. According to the ''Deeds of the Bishops'', he served as a chaplain at the court of King Henry VI of Germany. When Bishop Dietrich of Krosigk died on 10 August 1193, Gardolf was elected to succeed him. Henry VI immediately confirmed the election and was personally present for Gardolf's priestly ordination and episcopal consecration. Gardolf committed to Henry VI's German Crusade, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conrad Of Krosigk
Conrad of Krosigk ( – 21 June 1225) was a Germans, German prelate, crusader and monk. He served as the bishop of Halberstadt from 1201 until 1208 and took part in the Fourth Crusade in 1202–1204. He resigned his see to become a Cistercian monk at Sittichenbach Abbey. In his retirement, he undertook frequent Papal missions. Born to a minor noble family, Conrad rose through the ranks of the diocese of Halberstadt. By 1193 he was chief provost, shouldering major responsibility during Bishop Gardolf's absence on the Crusade of 1197, Crusade of 1197–1198. He supported Duke Philip of Swabia over Count Otto IV, Holy Roman Emperor, Otto of Poitou in the German throne dispute, German succession war that began in 1198. For this reason, he was excommunicated shortly after his election as bishop and joined the Fourth Crusade. He was with the army at the sack of Constantinople. Afterwards he fulfilled his vow to go to the Holy Land and exercised episcopal authority in the see of Tyre durin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
