About Adalvard the Elder
Lived 1000 – 1064. Adalvard the Elder was a German catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.
Adalvard the Elder (died ) was a German clergyman. He was first the dean of Bremen, but he was sent to the diocese of Skara in Sweden, as bishop during the early 1060s. Adam of Bremen wrote well of him, and tells that he made missionary attempts in Värmland. In Skara Cathedral a chalice was found with the inscription Adalwardus Peccator (Adalvard the sinner). He was succeeded by Adalvard the Younger.
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Who was Adalvard the Elder?
11th-century German clergyman
When was Adalvard the Elder born?
Adalvard the Elder was born in 1000.
When did Adalvard the Elder die?
Adalvard the Elder died in 1064.
What was Adalvard the Elder's occupation?
Adalvard the Elder was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.
What nationality was Adalvard the Elder?
Adalvard the Elder was German.
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