Theodoric I of Hengebach (German: Dietrich I von Hengebach) (c1150 - 1224) was the Archbishop of Cologne from 1208 until 1215.
Early life[]
Theodoric's origins are unknown. He was a member of the Abbacy of St. Aposteln in Cologne.
Archbishop of Cologne[]
Theodoric was elected Archbishop of Cologne in 1208, and he received priestly consecration on 24 May 1209. The Archbishop of Mainz Sigfried II of Eppenstein deposed Theodoric in 1212 on behalf of Pope Honorius III, thus beginning an expensive three year campaign in Italy to keep the Archbishopric. The Papal Courts declared Theodoric deposed in 1215 and the decision final, and ordered the Cologne Cathedral to elect the next Archbishop. The Archbishopric continued to pay costs associated with the trial until 1238.
Life After the Archbishopric[]
Theodoric returned to St. Aposteln after his deposition. He died there in 1224.
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Preceded by: |
Theodoric I of Hengebach |
Succeeded by: |
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| Bruno IV of Sayn | Archbishop of Cologne 1208 - 1215 |
Engelbert I of Berg |