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Erkanbald (? - 17 August 1021) was the Abbot of Fulda from 997 until 1011, and the Archbishop of Mainz from 1011 until 1021.

Erkanbald was a member of the comital family of Ölsburg and was related to St Bernard III of Sommerescheburg, Bishop of Hildesheim. In 997 he was appointed the Abbot of Fulda. He was a supporter of the Emperor Henry I the Saint, and was rewarded for it in 1011 by being appointed the Archbishop of Mainz.



Preceded by:

Erkanbald

Succeeded by:

Willigis Archbishop of Mainz
1011 - 1021
Aribo
Hatto III Abbot of Fulda
997 - 1011
Brantho II
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