About Matthew of Albano
Lived 1080 – 1135 (aged 54–55). Matthew of Albano was a French catholic priest.
Matthew of Albano (Matthieu, O.S.B.Clun.) (died 1134) was a French Benedictine monk and Cardinal, and papal legate. He is a Catholic saint.
He was instrumental in the recognition of the Knights Templar, at the 1129 Council of Troyes.
He was a nephew of Hugh de Boves, abbot of Reading, bishop of Amiens and then archbishop of Rouen. They were both from a noble background, near Laon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Matthew of Albano?
Catholic cardinal
When was Matthew of Albano born?
Matthew of Albano was born in 1080 in Grand Est.
When did Matthew of Albano die?
Matthew of Albano died on 25 December 1135 in Pisa.
What was Matthew of Albano's occupation?
Matthew of Albano was a catholic priest.
What nationality was Matthew of Albano?
Matthew of Albano was French.
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