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Bishop Anselm

 

"Anselm had been installed in Mecklenburg some summers ago by Henry the Lion, shortly after Pribislav returned from accompanying the duke on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The appointment carried the weight of strategy rather than coincidence; Anselm stood in Mecklenburg as both bishop and watchman, ensuring that Pribislav’s restored favor remained firmly aligned with Saxon and ecclesiastical interests..."

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Uploaded on January 13, 2026