Bohemond of Saarbrücken (died 10 February 1367) was the

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of the

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from 2 May 1354 to 4 April 1362. Of the Alsatian house of Ettendorf, Bohemond was elected unanimously to succeed

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, on the latter's death in 1354. He was confirmed by

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on 2 May. He was of an advanced age and devoted to governing his diocese in peace. Governing in the wake of Baldwin seemed to favour him in this. He made treaties with Gerlach of Mainz, William of Cologne, and the Elector Palatine Rupert I. He began the construction of

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in 1356. Feudal infighting weakened him considerably, however, and, on 4 April, he resigned his see in favour of his

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, with papal permission. He died at

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and was buried in Trier Cathedral. He was loved by the people and affectionately called "White Smocks" for the white overcoat he often wore.

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Gesta Trevirorum The ''Gesta Treverorum'' (''Deeds of the Trevians'') is a collection of histories, legends, wars, records of the Archbishops of Trier (Trèves), writings of the Popes, and other records that were collected by the monks of the St. Matthias' Abbey i ...

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