About Durand
Lived 1000 – 1025. Durand was a catholic priest and bishop.
Durandus (died 1024/5) was an 11th-century bishop of Liège.
Life Durandus was born to an obscure family in Morialmé, in the principality of Liège, and was a vassal of the local lord. Recommended to Notker of Liège by his lord, he was educated in the bishop's school. On the recommendation of Wolbodo, Emperor Henry II appointed him vice-chancellor of the Empire and scholaster of Bamberg Cathedral.
After Wolbodo's death, in 1021, Durandus succeeded him as bishop of Liège. He consecrated the church of Gembloux on 25 July 1022. In 1023 he took part in the Synod of Cologne.
He died in Liège on 23 January 1024 or 1025.
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Who was Durand?
11th-century bishop of Liège
When was Durand born?
Durand was born in 1000 in Florennes.
When did Durand die?
Durand died in 1025 in Liège.
What was Durand's occupation?
Durand was a catholic priest and bishop.
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