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Willigis (Latin: Willigisus; German: Willigis, Willegis; c. 940 – 23 February 1011 AD) was Archbishop of Mainz from 975 until his death as well as archchancellor of the Holy Roman Empire.
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WILLIGIS OF MAINZ, ST. Archbishop, influential supporter of the imperial Saxon dynasty; b. Schoningen, Germany; d. Mainz, Germany, Feb. 23, 1011. Of Saxon birth, and possibly of unfree status, Willigis was educated by Prince Otto's tutor, Volkold, who introduced him to the court of otto i, where Willigis became chancellor in 971.
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Quick Reference. (d. 1011), archbishop of Mainz. Born at Schoningen of humble origins, he soon showed ability and became a priest, then a canon of Hildesheim (near Hanover). Wolkold, precentor of Otto II who became archbishop of Meissen in 969, noticed Willigis and promoted him. He became chaplain to Otto and in 971 chancellor.
In 996 he was in the retinue of Otto III on his journey to Italy, assisted at the consecration of Gregory V and at the synod convened a few days later. In this synod Willigis strongly urged the return of St. Adalbert to Prague, which diocese was a suffragan of Mainz. Willigis had probably consecrated the first bishop, Thietmar (January, 976 ...
Saint Willigis passed away on 23 February 1011, succumbing to natural causes. Today, he is remembered as a brilliant statesman, visionary leader, and educational reformer. His impact on the Church, politics, and culture during his lifetime continues to be celebrated, making him an inspiration for future generations.
Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Willigis. Bishop and chaplain to Emperor Otto II (r. 973-983). Born at Schoningen, Germany, he was the son of a wheelwright. After studying and receiving ordination, he was named a canon at Hildesheim and then received appointment as a chaplain to Emperor Otto II.
Mainz Cathedral ca. 1855. During the time of Mainz Archbishop Willigis (975–1011), the city of Mainz flourished economically, and Willigis became one of the most influential politicians of that time, ascending to regent of the empire between 991 and 994.
