About Benno
Lived 1010 – 1106 (aged 95–96). Benno was a German catholic priest.
Benno ( – 16 June 1106) was named Bishop of Meissen in 1066. Venerated since the 13th century, he was canonized in 1523. Benno did much for his diocese, both by ecclesiastical reforms on the Hildebrandine model and by material developments. He was venerated in his native Saxony throughout the Late Middle Ages.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Benno?
bishop and saint
When was Benno born?
Benno was born in 1010 in Hildesheim.
When did Benno die?
Benno died on 16 June 1106 in Meissen.
What was Benno's occupation?
Benno was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Benno?
Benno was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Benno. https://biography.guide/benno/
MLA: "Benno." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/benno/.
Chicago: "Benno." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/benno/.
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