About Eilward
Lived 1000 – 1100. Eilward was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.
Eilward (also noted as Agilward, Elvart, Eilbart, Erward, Ediward, Eduard, Hildeward or Hildebert; d. 24 November 1023), a member of the Saxon noble house of the Ekkehardiner(de), was Bishop of Meissen from 1016 to 1023.
Eilward, a younger son of Margrave Ekkehard I of Meissen and his wife Schwanhild, daughter of Hermann Billung, was appointed bishop by Emperor Henry II. During his years in office his brother was Margrave of Meissen as Hermann I.
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Who was Eilward?
Bishop of Meissen
When was Eilward born?
Eilward was born in 1000.
When did Eilward die?
Eilward died in 1100.
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Eilward was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.
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