Bernard of Saint Gall

Bernard (German: Bernhard; died 9 June ?) was abbot of the benedictine Abbey of Saint Gall from 883 until 890.

For the later abbot of Saint Gall named Bernhard, see Bernhard Müller (abbot).

Life

Bernhard was in all likelihood born from nobility, as suggested by the epithets 'nobilis' and 'serenissimus' in contemporary documents.[1] He also appears as provost in several documents before being elected abbot by the monks. The election occurred in the presence of emperor Charles III, who would go on to confirm the abbey's immunity and right of inquisition four years later (884).[2] Arnulf, Charles' successor, likewise saw the abbey favourably. However, Bernhard conspired against him and as a consequence, Arnulf deposed him. The deposition is documented in Arnulf's documents from 14 May 890 as well as documents of Louis the Child from 24 June 903.[1] His last mention as abbot occurs in a document from 14 May 890.[2]

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References
  1. Henggeler, P. Rudolf (1929). Professbuch der fürstl. Benediktinerabtei der heiligen Gallus und Otmar zu St. Gallen. Zug. pp. 84–85.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. Vogler, Werner (1986). "Kurzbiographien der Äbte". In Duft, Johannes; Gössi, Anton; Vogler, Werner (eds.). Die Abtei St. Gallen. St. Gallen. p. 109. ISBN 3-906616-15-0.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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