Bertechramnus Explained

Bertechramnus or Bertram of Le Mans was one of the wealthiest bishops of 6th-century Gaul. He was bishop of Le Mans from 587 until 623.

At the time of his death his will listed a private holding of over 3,000 square kilometres of land.[1] By the end of his time as bishop there were 18 churches in Le Mans.[2]

References

  1. [Peter Brown (historian)|Peter Brown]
  2. Brown. Western Christendom. p. 158