Ruthard (died 1109) was archbishop of Mainz from 1089 to 1109.
In 1096 he opposed violence against the Jews arising from the First Crusade[1], trying to turn Emicho away from Mainz. After a two-day stand-off, Emicho broke into the city, and caused a massacre[2].
He was then accused by Emperor Henry IV, whom he opposed in the Investiture Conflict, of appropriating property of murdered Jews[3]. Ruthard left his diocese until 1105.
He founded Disibodenberg Abbey in 1108 at the place where Disibod had built a cell at the confluence of the rivers Nahe and Glan.[4].
| Preceded by Wezilo |
Archbishop of Mainz 1088–1109 |
Succeeded by Adalbert |