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St Liutwin of Trier
Bishop of Trier
(–<722)


Other names: Leudwin, Leodonius

Biographical

Bishop of Trier 705–<22†
Bishop of Reims
Bishop of Laon

Of Frankish aristocratic descent whose family enjoyed notable standing under the Carolingians, Liutwin established the monastery at Mettlach around 690. Between c. 700 and 720, he was a dux, but when his uncle Basinus died in 705, Liutwin assumed the episcopal office of Trier. In time he also held the bishoprics of Reims and Laon, appointments likely conferred through the influence of Charles Martel. St Liutwin's feast day falls on the 29th of September.

Place of death: Reims
Place of burial: Mettlach, translated after 1483

Son of Gerwin and Gunza, he had issue.