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Volkmar (also Folcmar) (? - 969) was the Archbishop of Cologne from 965 until 969.

Early life

Volkmar appears to be a son of Count Frederick II of the Harzgau. Volkmar was a student of the Archbishop Bruno I. He was a member of the Cathedrals of Cologne and Hildesheim, and was also a Provost in Bonn.

Archbishop of Cologne

The Holy Roman Emperor Otto I the Great appointed Volkmar the Archbishop of Cologne in 965/6. Volkmar died on 18 July 969.



Preceded by:

Volkmar

Succeeded by:

Bruno I Archbishop of Cologne
965 - 969
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