Bernard (german: Bernhard; died 9 June ?) was abbot of the
benedictine Abbey of Saint Gall from 883 until 890.
Life
Bernhard was in all likelihood born from nobility, as suggested by the
epithet
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s 'nobilis' and 'serenissimus' in contemporary documents.
He also appears as
provost in several documents before being elected abbot by the monks. The election occurred in the presence of emperor
Charles III
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, who would go on to confirm the abbey's immunity and right of inquisition four years later (884).
Arnulf
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It is composed of the Germanic elements ''arn'' "eagle" and ''ulf'' "wolf".
The ''-ulf, -olf'' suffix was an extremely frequent element in Germanic onomastics and from an early time was perceived as a mere ...
, Charles' successor, likewise saw the abbey favourably. However, Bernhard conspired against him and as a consequence, Arnulf deposed him. The deposition is documented in Arnulf's documents from 14 May 890 as well as documents of
Louis the Child
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from 24 June 903.
His last mention as abbot occurs in a document from 14 May 890.
See also
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References
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9th-century deaths
Year of birth unknown
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Abbots of Saint Gall
Swiss nobility