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4 unusual facts about Berno


Berno

Berno of Cluny, also known as Berno of Baume (c. 850-925) - first abbot of Cluny and saint

Berno of Reichenau (c. 978-1048) - German abbot, reformer of Gregorian chant

Berno, Apostle of the Obotrites

While he was on this journey, Pribislav, Prince of Mecklenburg, died, on 30 December 1178 in Lüneburg, in the train of which much serious disturbance ensued: on 10 November 1179 Doberan Abbey was sacked and all the inhabitants killed; Dargun Abbey was abandoned by its monks.

For his protection and security Berno attended the court at Erfurt in November 1181, and on 2 December 1181 received the Emperor's confirmation of his ecclesiastical property.



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