Tagino, Archbishop of Magdeburg
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Tagino was the third Archbishop of Magdeburg from 1004 until his death.
Tagino was a chaplain of Henry II, Duke of Bavaria
, when, in 995, the See of Regensburg became vacant. He was the duke's candidate for bishop, as well as the candidate of late bishop Saint Wolfgang, and he was elected by the congregation; but the Emperor Otto III appointed his own chaplain Gebhard
and instead adopted Tagino into his own royal chaplaincy. Some strife ensued between the duke and the emperor concerning this event.
When Archbishop Gisilher
died in 1004, the cathedral chapter elected as his replacement Walthard
, but Henry II of Germany — the son of the old duke of Bavaria — overruled them and appointed Tagino, replacing him as his chaplain with Walthard. As archbishop, Tagino lobbied hard for his own candidates in the suffragan sees of Magdeburg. He and his suffragans were relied upon heavily for military service in the eastern marches. He also worked closely with Bernard I, Duke of Saxony
, to (successfully) reconcile Henry of Schweinfurt
with the Emperor.
Tagino remained close to Henry as archbishop. With famous Thietmar of Merseburg
in his train, he accompanied Queen Cunigunda from Augsburg
to Gernrode
and thence Magdeburg
in 1004 after Henry had left for his Italian campaign against Arduin
. Tagino died in 1012 and was replaced by Walthard.
Tagino was a chaplain of Henry II, Duke of Bavaria
Henry II, Duke of Bavaria
Henry II , called the Wrangler or the Quarrelsome, in German Heinrich der Zänker, was the son of Henry I and Judith of Bavaria.- Biography :...
, when, in 995, the See of Regensburg became vacant. He was the duke's candidate for bishop, as well as the candidate of late bishop Saint Wolfgang, and he was elected by the congregation; but the Emperor Otto III appointed his own chaplain Gebhard
Gebhard I, Bishop of Regensburg
Gebhard I , known as Gebhard of Swabia, was the Bishop of Regensburg from 994 until his death.Following the death of Bishop Wolfgang, the cathedral canons elected Tagino to replace him, with the support of Henry II, Duke of Bavaria...
and instead adopted Tagino into his own royal chaplaincy. Some strife ensued between the duke and the emperor concerning this event.
When Archbishop Gisilher
Gisilher, Archbishop of Magdeburg
Gisilher, Gisiler, Giseler, or Giselmar was the second Archbishop of Magdeburg, succeeding Saint Adalbert, from 1004 until his death. In 981, the Diocese of Merseburg was united to that of Magdeburg. It was only separated on Gisilher's death.From 971 to 981, Gisilher was the Bishop of the new see...
died in 1004, the cathedral chapter elected as his replacement Walthard
Walthard, Archbishop of Magdeburg
Walthard was the Archbishop of Magdeburg very briefly from June to August in 1012.Walthard was the initial archiepiscopal candidate of the cathedral chapter on the death of Archbishop Giseler in 1004, but King Henry II elected to appoint his chaplain Tagino instead...
, but Henry II of Germany — the son of the old duke of Bavaria — overruled them and appointed Tagino, replacing him as his chaplain with Walthard. As archbishop, Tagino lobbied hard for his own candidates in the suffragan sees of Magdeburg. He and his suffragans were relied upon heavily for military service in the eastern marches. He also worked closely with Bernard I, Duke of Saxony
Bernard I, Duke of Saxony
Bernard I was the duke of Saxony , the second of the Billung dynasty, a son of Duke Herman and Oda. He extended his father's power considerably....
, to (successfully) reconcile Henry of Schweinfurt
Henry of Schweinfurt
Henry of Schweinfurt was the Margrave of the Nordgau from 994 until 1004. He was called the "glory of eastern Franconia" by his own cousin, the chronicler Thietmar of Merseburg....
with the Emperor.
Tagino remained close to Henry as archbishop. With famous Thietmar of Merseburg
Thietmar of Merseburg
Thietmar of Merseburg was a German chronicler who was also bishop of Merseburg.-Life:...
in his train, he accompanied Queen Cunigunda from Augsburg
Augsburg
Augsburg is a city in the south-west of Bavaria, Germany. It is a university town and home of the Regierungsbezirk Schwaben and the Bezirk Schwaben. Augsburg is an urban district and home to the institutions of the Landkreis Augsburg. It is, as of 2008, the third-largest city in Bavaria with a...
to Gernrode
Gernrode
Gernrode is a town and a former municipality in Germany, in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt. The town was first mentioned in 961 and became a city in 1539. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Quedlinburg...
and thence Magdeburg
Magdeburg
Magdeburg , is the largest city and the capital city of the Bundesland of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe....
in 1004 after Henry had left for his Italian campaign against Arduin
Arduin of Italy
Arduin of Ivrea was Margrave of Ivrea and King of Italy. He was the son of Dado, Count of Pombia. Arduin succeeded to the northern Italian Margraviate of Ivrea in 990 on dubious grounds. He was excommunicated for the murder of the Bishop of Vercelli in 997.He was made King of Italy after the death...
. Tagino died in 1012 and was replaced by Walthard.
Sources
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