Saint Bruno of Wurzburg

Memorial: 17 May
formerly 27 May
Profile: Son of Duke Conrad of Carinthia and the Baroness Matilda. Nephew of Pope Gregory V. Cousin to emperor Conrad II, and later a counselor to him. Great-nephew of Saint Bruno of Quefort. Younger than average when ordained. Bishop of Würzburg, Germany in 1033. Built the Cathedral of Saint Killian from his personal funds, and several parish churches in his diocese. Noted scholar and author, his best known work being a commentary on the Psalms. Peacemaker who ended the siege of Milan. Joined emperor Henry III on campaign against the Hungarians.
Died: 26 May 1045 in Persenbeug (Bosenburg) (in modern Austria) when a building collapsed
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