Ruthard | |
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Archbishop of Mainz | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Electorate of Mainz |
In office | 1089–1109 |
Predecessor | Wezilo (1084—1088) |
Successor | Adalbert (1111—1137) |
Personal details | |
Died | 1109 |
Ruthard (died 1109) was Archbishop of Mainz from 1089 to 1109, and a leading opponent of the Emperor Henry IV and his antipope Clement III (Wibert of Ravenna). He spent nearly eight years in exile because of his opposition, and played a part in the successful revolt of Henry V against his father.