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Adalbert I. ze Saarbrückenu

died 1137

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Wikipedia Summary

Adalbert I von Saarbrücken was Archbishop-Elector of Mainz from 1111 until his death. He played a key role in opposing Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor, during the Investiture Controversy, and secured the election of Lothair III rather than Henry V's chosen heir in 1125, causing later Holy Roman Emperors to make concessions in order to maintain hereditary monarchy.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
November 30, 1099
Date of death
June 23, 1137
Mainz
Citizenship

Germany

Occupations & fields
Catholic priestarchbishopwriter
Field and occupation
mohučský arcibiskup
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