Henry of Verdun

Henry of Verdun was bishop of Liège from 1075 to 1091. He owed his election to the influence of his relative Godfrey IV, Duke of Lower Lorraine, with the Emperor Henry IV.[1]

Henry took part in the Synod of Worms (1076).[2] He was instrumental in refortifying Mirwart castle, which brought enmity from the abbey of Saint-Hubert.[3]

Despite being an imperial supporter in the Investiture Controversy, he built up his diocese by acquisitions (e.g. of Waremme[4] in 1078, Donceel[5]). Internally he operated as guardian of the Peace of God from 1081,[6] and instituted a court system.[7]

  1. ^ Robinson 1999, p. 253.
  2. ^ Geary 2010, p. 579.
  3. ^ Gislebertus 2005, p. 8.
  4. ^ "Liège - Les anciennes Bonnes Villes de la principauté". Archived from the original on 12 October 2007. Retrieved 26 June 2007.
  5. ^ Donceel (Municipality, Province of Liège, Belgium)
  6. ^ [1] Archived 5 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine, in French.
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 20 November 2005. Retrieved 20 November 2005.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)