Benedict I of Esztergom
| Benedict | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Esztergom | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Esztergom |
| Appointed | 1046 |
| Term ended | 1055 |
| Predecessor | Domonkos II |
| Successor | Dezső Dersfi |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1055 |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
Benedict (Hungarian: Benedek; died 1055) was a Hungarian prelate and politician, who served as Archbishop of Kalocsa from 1035 to 1046 and as Archbishop of Esztergom between 1046 and 1055.
Benedek was present at the martyrdom of Bishop Gerard of Csanád and his fellows, but he survived the incident. His name is appeared in the founding charter of the Tihany Abbey.
Bibliography
- Beke, Margit; (2003). Esztergomi érsekek 1001-2003. Szent István Társulat. ISBN 9789633614723.
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Astrik |
Archbishop of Kalocsa 1035–1046 |
Succeeded by George |
| Preceded by Domonkos II |
Archbishop of Esztergom 1046–1055 |
Succeeded by Dezső Dersfi |
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