Samson, Archbishop of Reims

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Samson of Mauvoisin (died 1161) was the French archbishop of Reims from 1140 to 1161.

He is a significant historical figure of his times. He undertook the capture of Eon d'Etoile, self-proclaimed Messiah[1]. He was concerned about heresy spread by weavers[2].

He acted for Eleanor of Aquitaine, in her divorce case from Louis VII of France[3]. He participated in the general declaration of peace made by Louis at Soissons, in 1155[4].

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  1. ^ ...in 1148 he ventured to appear in Champagne, where he was seized with his followers by Samson, Archbishop of Reims, and brought before Eugenius III. at the Council of Rouen.[1]; Catholic Encyclopedia.
  2. ^ 1157, [2]
  3. ^ Alison Weir, Eleanor of Aquitaine, pp. 90-1.
  4. ^ [3], in French.

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