Dietrich I of Metz
Dietrich of Metz was Bishop of Metz from 964 until his death.
He succeeded Adalbero I as bishop of Metz. He founded the abbey of St Vincent, Metz.
He crowned Charles, Duke of Lower Lorraine as King of France in Laon in 978; Charles, unsuccessful in gaining recognition subsequently, was supported by Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor. Bruno I, Archbishop of Cologne was another cousin, and a friend.
Sigebert of Gembloux and Alpert of Metz wrote biographies of him.
