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Conrad Brunner

1400 – 1410

Benedictine abbot

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About Conrad Brunner

Lived 1400 – 1410. Conrad Brunner was a Swiss religious.

Conrad Brunner (died 9 March 1410) was a Swiss Benedictine monk. From 1380 until his death, he was abbot of the monastery at Muri in today's Canton of Aargau.

Brunner was the son of a wealthy farmer, and inherited land and status. His home, in the hamlet of Hasli, was less than a kilometer from the monastery. In 1363, the monastery was severely damaged by a fire, and Brunner gave them a vineyard located in Thalwil to provide financial support. and again in 1403 the parishes of Sursee and Oberlunkhofen.

Benedictine monks did not take a vow of poverty and retained their former estates and property, which they used to support themselves and the community. They were assisted by benefices from outside such as the ones from Duke Leopold. But by 1402, the monastery had run out of funds, and Abbot Konrad had to call a court (Gericht), so that the income from the parish of Sursee could be, at least temporarily, diverted for the reconstruction of some of the monastery buildings. The gift by the duke the following year alleviated some of his problems. Abbot Konrad was also noted for his restrictions on the number of monks who were paid by the monastery, so as not to overload their economy.

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Important facts

Born
1400, Muri
Birth century
Occupation
Religious
Nationality
Positions held
Abbot

Frequently asked questions

Who was Conrad Brunner?

Benedictine abbot

When was Conrad Brunner born?

Conrad Brunner was born in 1400 in Muri.

When did Conrad Brunner die?

Conrad Brunner died on 9 March 1410 in Muri.

What was Conrad Brunner's occupation?

Conrad Brunner was a religious.

What nationality was Conrad Brunner?

Conrad Brunner was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Conrad Brunner

· Wikidata: Q1500085

· DBpedia: Conrad Brunner (monk)

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