Gerbert d'Aurillac, Archbishop of Reims
06/991 AD deposed
After the loss of Reims to Charles by the betrayal of Arnulf, Hugh demands his deposition by Pope John XV.
But the pope was then embroiled in a conflict with the Roman aristocracy.
After the capture of Charles and Arnulf, Hugh resorts to a domestic tribunal, where, Gerbert testifies against Arnulf, leading to the archbishop's deposition and Gerbert being chosen as replacement.
Subjects Who or What deposed?
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Pope Sylvester II (Gerbert d'Aurillac) Pope of the Roman Cathol... -
Hugh Capet King of the Franks 987 â...
Objects To Whom or What was deposed?
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Arnulf, Archbishop of Reims (Arnulph, Arnoul) Archbishop of Reims 988 ...
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