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Biso (9th century–9 September 909) was a Bishop of Paderborn.

Biso was born in the 9th century in the western part of the Duchy of Saxony. As the first bishop who was freely elected cleric he was ordained on 2 May 887 by the Archbishop of Mainz, Liutbert. His investiture was presided over by King Charles the Fat. Biso was bishop from 887 to 9 September 909. He is interred in Paderborn Cathedral. During his time as bishop he dealt with eleven popes.

Literature

  • Brandt/Hengst: Die Bischöfe von Paderborn
  • References

    Biso Wikipedia