About Conrad of Querfurt
Lived 1100 – 1142. Conrad of Querfurt was a German archbishop.
Conrad I, called Conrad of Querfurt ( – 2 May 1142), was the archbishop of Magdeburg from 1134 until his death.
Conrad was the son of Count Gebhard of and Countess Oda of . He was a second cousin of the Emperor Lothar III. His brother was Burchard I of Querfurt. His great nephew and namesake, Conrad, became bishop of Würzburg. In the 1138 Imperial election, he supported Duke Henry the Proud against the ultimate victor, Conrad III. This caused a break with his former ally, Albert the Bear, and brought military conflict to the archdiocese, during which he destroyed the castle of Plötzkau. He was buried in Magdeburg Cathedral.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Conrad of Querfurt?
German archbishop
When was Conrad of Querfurt born?
Conrad of Querfurt was born in 1100 in Querfurt.
When did Conrad of Querfurt die?
Conrad of Querfurt died on 2 May 1142 in Magdeburg.
What was Conrad of Querfurt's occupation?
Conrad of Querfurt was an archbishop.
What nationality was Conrad of Querfurt?
Conrad of Querfurt was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Conrad of Querfurt
· DBpedia: Conrad I (archbishop of Magdeburg)
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