About Martin von Meissen
Martin von Meissen was a catholic priest, catholic bishop and bishop.
Martin (died 15 July 1190) was Bishop of Meissen from 1170 to 1190.
He was supposed to have originated from the vicinity of Petersberg Abbey. Before his elevation to the episcopate, he was a cathedral canon in Meissen. He was among the participants of the Third Lateran Council in 1179. Altzella Abbey was founded during his episcopate, and he made written gifts to it of lands still in dispute. Other monasteries were also founded in this period. He maintained friendly relations with Margrave Otto II, Margrave of Meissen.
Martin died while on the Third Crusade near the city of Tyre.
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