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Grossolano
Grosolanus or Grossolanus,''Grossolano'' or ''Grosolano'' in Italian born Peter, was the Archbishop of Milan from 1102 to 1112. He succeeded Anselm IV, Archbishop of Milan, Anselm IV, who had made him vicar during his absence on the Crusade of 1101, and was succeeded by Jordan, Archbishop of Milan, Jordan, who had been his subdeacon. Grosolanus was the abbot of Ferrania (Liguria), Ferrania and already Bishop of Savona when Anselm appointed him to act as his vicar during the crusade. Grosolanus was accused of simony in obtaining the Ambrosian see by the priest Liprand, who proceeded through the Trial by ordeal#Ordeal of fire, ordeal of fire to prove his charges. This tale is probably an invention of Landolfo Iuniore, bearing little resemblance to reality, save the fact that Grosolanus was opposed by a strong faction in the city. Even in modern times, though, it has served as the inspiration of a song by Enzo Jannacci. The archbishop was still embattled when, in 1111, he decided ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jordan, Archbishop Of Milan
Jordan ( it, Giordano da Clivio) was the Archbishop of Milan from 1 January 1112 to his death on 4 October 1120. Born in Clivio, he entered the church of Milan young and was ordained a subdeacon while serving under the Grossolano, Archbishop Grossolano. Jordan replaces Grossolano He was appointed to Saint-Gilles, Gard, Saint-Gilles, in Provence, France, to continue his education, as was typical for Milanese youths of his day. He was recalled in 1111 by Olrico da Corte, the ''vicedominus'', and ordained a presbyter on 1 September by Ariald, Bishop of Genoa. The embattled Archbishop Grossolano travelled to the Holy Land, leaving Guazzone Comino and Amizone da Sala in charge with Arderic, Bishop of Lodi, as his acting vicar. On New Year's Day a council of equal numbers of supporters and opponents of the archbishop convened in his absence and, deposing him, elected Jordan to replace him. In February, Landulf, Bishop of Asti, consecrated the new archbishop to his post and, together with A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |