Everything about Drogo Of Metz totally explained
Drogo, also known as
Dreux or
Drogon (
June 17 801-
December 8,
855) was an illegitimate son of
Frankish emperor Charlemagne by the concubine
Regina.
As one of the few children to outlive his father, Drogo's prospects for political power were very favourable. Only one older son of Charlemagne remained, and was eager to ensure his few opponents were placated. He became a
cleric in
818,
abbot of
Luxeuil in
820, acceded to become
bishop of Metz in
823 and arch chapter in
834 in which position he remained for the duration of his life. His younger (full) brother,
Hugh, was also ordained. He remained extremely loyal to his (half) brother,
Louis the Pious and amassed great power under him. Drogo's influence began to wane after Louis' death, and his influence fell even more after the death of his only full brother Hugh in 844. Still, he managed to ensure the production of the
Drogo Sacramentary, which is named for him. He is interred at Abbey Church of
St. Arnulf in
Metz.
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