About Otbert of Liège
Lived 1100 – 1119. Otbert of Liège was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, canon, bishop and provost.
Otbert of Liège (died 1119) was bishop of Liège at the end of the eleventh century (in office 1091–1119). He was a major figure in the financing of the First Crusade, and an expansionist.
He was a close supporter of Emperor Henry IV, accompanying him on campaigns.
In 1096 he took the whole Duchy of Godfrey of Bouillon as a pledge, for a sum of 1300 marks. He also bought the château de Couvin from Baldwin II, Count of Hainaut. At the same time he prevailed in a conflict over the comté de Brugeron, with Godfrey I of Leuven
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Who was Otbert of Liège?
Roman Catholic bishop
When was Otbert of Liège born?
Otbert of Liège was born in 1100.
When did Otbert of Liège die?
Otbert of Liège died on 31 January 1119 in Liège.
What was Otbert of Liège's occupation?
Otbert of Liège was a catholic priest, catholic bishop, canon, bishop and provost.
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