BERNARD, bishop of PARMA. — Elected in 1169 and confirmed the following year, he worked as lord of the city and countryside of Parma to protect it from enemy incursions, fortifying its suburbs. He greatly enlarged the episcopal palace. He was the first bishop of Parma to assume the title of count. In 1179 he attended the Lateran Council. By virtue of article 8 of the Peace of Constance, he had confirmed the right to elect the podestà of Parma. In recognition of his loyalty to the empire, he received the castle of Castrignano. He subscribed together with the emperor to the peace terms imposed on the city of Crema, and took part in the treaty between Parma and Piacenza. Died 18 Nov. 1194.
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