Dietrich I of Metz

Dietrich of Metz (died 18 July 984) was Bishop of Metz from 964 until his death.

He succeeded Adalbero I (929–962) as bishop of Metz. He founded the abbey of St Vincent, Metz.

He crowned Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine as King of France in Laon in 978; Charles, unsuccessful in gaining recognition subsequently, was supported by Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor (a Saxon like Dietrich, and a relation). Bruno I, Archbishop of Cologne was another cousin, and a friend.

Sigebert of Gembloux and Alpert of Metz wrote biographies of him.

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2. Alpert of Metz
3. Adalbero I of Metz
4. Adalbero II of Metz
5. Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor
6. Lothair of France
7. List of bishops of Metz
8. Pope John XIII
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10. Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor
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12. Hedwig of Nordgau
13. Sigfried, Count of the Ardennes
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15. Reginald I, Count of Bar
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20. Theodoric I, Duke of Upper Lorraine