About Egilbert
Lived 1040 – 1101 (aged 60–61). Egilbert was a German catholic priest and archbishop.
Egilbert (or Engelbert) (died 3 September 1101), called of Rothenburg, was the Archbishop of Trier from 1079 until his death. He was a partisan of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV during the Investiture Controversy.
During the persecution of Jews in 1096, Egilbert attempted to offer protection to Jews.
He was involved in a dispute with Henry, Duke of Lower Lorraine.
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Who was Egilbert?
Roman Catholic archbishop
When was Egilbert born?
Egilbert was born in 1040.
When did Egilbert die?
Egilbert died in 1101 in Trier.
What was Egilbert's occupation?
Egilbert was a catholic priest and archbishop.
What nationality was Egilbert?
Egilbert was German.
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