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Gombald

b. 950

Archbishop of Bordeaux

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Born 950. Gombald was an archbishop.

Gundobald or Gombald (died after 998) was the Archbishop of Bordeaux from 989 to his death. He was the episcopus Gasconum, bishop of the Gascons, from 978, holding the episcopal dignity in all the Gascon sees. He was the third son of Sancho IV of Gascony and thus a brother of Sancho V and William II, successive dukes of Gascony.

In 977, he refounded the monastery of La Réole. He and his brother William together had complete control of the ecclesiastical and secular administration of Gascony, which allowed the duchy to prosper and reenter history after a period of obscurity during their rule. Gundobald was eventually elevated to the archiepiscopal dignity of Bordeaux. He dedicated the monastery at Maillezais.

In June 989, he led the synod of Charroux, at which the Peace of God was first proclaimed. He pronounced excommunication on all those who plundered churches, assaulted the clergy, or robbed the rustic poor.

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Important facts

Born
950
Birth century
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Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bordeaux

Frequently asked questions

Who was Gombald?

Archbishop of Bordeaux

When was Gombald born?

Gombald was born in 950.

What was Gombald's occupation?

Gombald was an archbishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gombald

· Wikidata: Q4142902

· DBpedia: Gombald

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