Christian I (archbishop of Mainz)

Christian I
Archbishop of Mainz
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseArchdiocese of Mainz
In office1165–1183
Personal details
Bornc. 1130
Died23 August 1183

Christian I (c. 1130 – 23 August 1183), sometimes Christian von Buch, was a German prelate and nobleman. He was Archbishop of Mainz and Archchancellor of Germany from 1165 until his death in 1183. He was originally elected archbishop in 1160 in a disputed election. He served the Emperor Frederick I as a diplomat in Italy on two occasions.

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