Bohemond II of Saarbrücken (10 February 1367), also known as Boëmund II von Ettendorf-Warnesberg, was a German theologian who served as
Archbishop
In Christian denominations, an archbishop is a bishop of higher rank or office. In most cases, such as the Catholic Church, there are many archbishops who either have jurisdiction over an ecclesiastical province in addition to their own archdi ...
and
Elector of Trier from 6 February 1354 until his resignation in 1362.
Of the
Alsatian house of
Ettendorf, Bohemond was elected unanimously to succeed
Baldwin, Archbishop of Trier, on the latter's death in 1354. He was confirmed by
Pope Innocent VI 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 , , and the
Elector Palatine Rupert I.
He began the construction of
Burg Maus in 1356.
Feudal infighting weakened him considerably, however, and, on 4 April, he resigned his see in favour of his
coadjutor Kuno II of Falkenstein, with papal permission. He died at
Saarburg and was buried in
Trier Cathedral. He was loved by the people and affectionately called "White Smocks" for the white overcoat he often wore.
See also
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Gesta Trevirorum''
References
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1290 births
1367 deaths
Year of birth unknown
14th-century Roman Catholic archbishops in the Holy Roman Empire
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