About Willerich
Lived 800 – 837. Willerich was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Willerich (*unknown – 4 May? 838*) was the second bishop of Bremen in Germany; or, according to some, the first, his predecessor Willehad being just a missionary in the area, and the diocese set up after his death. He was consecrated in 804 or 805.
He took part in an evangelizing mission to Denmark in 823, with Ebbo of Rheims and Halitgar, bishop of Cambrai. It had only a very limited success, the conversion of the north would take place later with Ansgar.
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Who was Willerich?
Bishop of Bremen
When was Willerich born?
Willerich was born in 800.
When did Willerich die?
Willerich died on 4 May 837 in Bremen.
What was Willerich's occupation?
Willerich was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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