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Vitelmo

d. 1092

Italian bishop

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About Vitelmo

Vitelmo of Turin or William of Turin (also Guglielmo) (died 1092) was an Italian bishop. He was bishop of Turin from until his death in 1092.

Biography Vitelmo may have been the son of Vitelmo-Bruno of the Baratonia, a powerful viscount in Turin. Vitelmo was appointed bishop of Turin by Henry IV. According to the contemporary chronicler, William of Chiusa, Vitelmo paid a large sum of money in return for his office.

Like many of his predecessors, Vitelmo made donations to the monastery of Santa Maria in Cavour, which had been founded by Bishop Landulf of Turin.

Vitelmo also continued the conflict with Abbot Benedict II (r.c.1066-1091) of the monastery of San Michele della Chiusa, which had begun under Bishop Cunibert of Turin.

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Important facts

Died
1092

Frequently asked questions

Who was Vitelmo?

Italian bishop

When did Vitelmo die?

Vitelmo died in 1092.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vitelmo

· Wikidata: Q23620760

· DBpedia: Vitelmo (bishop of Turin)

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