About Herman I
Lived 801 – 924. Herman I was a catholic priest and archbishop.
Herman I (died 11 April ) served as Archbishop of Cologne from 889, until his death around 924. He was the son of Erenfried I of Maasgau, of the Ezzonian dynasty. As chancellor of Zwentibold, King of Lotharingia, he helped to execute in 911 his kingdom's annexation to West Francia. In 921, he was a signatory of the Treaty of Bonn and, in 922, participated in the Synod of Koblenz.
He died around 924 and was buried in the Hildebold Dom in Cologne.
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Who was Herman I?
Archbishop of Cologne
When was Herman I born?
Herman I was born in 801.
When did Herman I die?
Herman I died on 11 April 924.
What was Herman I's occupation?
Herman I was a catholic priest and archbishop.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Herman I (archbishop of Cologne)
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