Herman I (archbishop of Cologne)

Herman I (died April 11, 924) was Archbishop of Cologne from 890 to 924. He was the son of Erenfried I of Maasgau, of the Ezzonian dynasty.

As chancellor of Zwentibold, King of Lotharingia, he helped to execute in 911 his kingdom's annexation to West Francia. In 921, he was a signatory of the Treaty of Bonn and, in 922, participated in the Synod of Koblenz.

He died in 924 and was buried in the Hildebold Dom in Cologne.

Preceded by
Wilbert
Archbishop of Cologne
890–924
Succeeded by
Wigfried


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