Gewilib Explained

Gewilib
Other Names:Gewiliobus, Gewilip, Wieliebus
Death Date:758
Death Place:Sponsheim
Offices Held:Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mainz
Relatives:Geroldus of Mainz (father)

Gewilib (died 758 in Sponsheim, also Gewiliobus, Gewilip, Wieliebus) was a bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mainz. He was the son of Geroldus of Mainz and his successor as a bishop.[1] He was deposed by Saint Boniface in 745, who succeeded him.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Dryer, George Herbert . History of the Christian Church: The preparation for modern times 600-1517 A.D . 1897 . Curts & Jennings . 77–78 . en.