Richbod

The Abbot of Lorsch from 784 and Abbot of Mettlach and Archbishop of Trier from around 792

PersonhumanQ320585

Born: 8th century
Died: October 1, 804
Place of death: Trier
Occupation: Catholic priest
, bishop
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-04-20
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Positions held: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Trier(since 0791)
, bishop
, abbot

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Richbod was a Frankish monk and prelate who was the Abbot of Lorsch from 784 and Abbot of Mettlach and Archbishop of Trier from around 792, holding all three of these positions concurrently. He is first documented as a monk in the Lorsch monastery, where he worked as a document clerk. After, he would be noticed and picked up as a student of Alcuin at the court of Charlemagne. Whilst under king he would rise to role of advisor and be awarded the titles of:

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Sex or gender: male
Place of burial: Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
Religion or worldview: Catholic Church

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