Gunderich of Trier

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Gunderich of Trier, also Gundwich (fl. c. 600) was a bishop of Trier, born in the 6th century.[1]

Gunderich may well have became bishop of Trier as early as 586/588; he apparently remained bishop until his death some time before 614. He is known only from a bishops' list, in which he is placed after Magnerich,:[2] he was therefore the second bishop of Trier of Germanic origin. Otherwise, little is known about him.

However, if he was a disciple of Magnerich he probably had access to the court of the German kings.[3] He was reportedly buried after his death in Trier Cathedral.

References

  1. Hans Hubert Anton: Trier im frühen Mittelalter (= Quellen und Forschungen aus dem Gebiete der Geschichte. N.F., 9). (Paderborn u. a. 1987), ISBN 3-506-73259-5, p. 142
  2. GCatholic.org Diocese of Trier
  3. NewAdvent.org Trier
Titles of the Great Christian Church
Preceded by
Saint Magnerich
Archishop of Trier
596 600
Succeeded by
Sibald
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