Eilward
Bischof von Meißen
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| Birth | 1 January 1000 | ||
| Death | 1 January 1100 (aged 100 years) | ||
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Eilward, also noted as Agilward, Elvart, Eilbart, Erward, Ediward, Eduard, Hildeward or Hildebert (d. 1023), a member of the Saxon noble house of the Ekkehardiner, was Bishop of Meissen from 1016 to 1023.
Eilward, a younger son of Margrave Ekkehard I of Meissen and his wife Schwanhild, daughter of Hermann Billung, was appointed bishop by Emperor Henry II. During his years in office his brother was Margrave of Meissen as Hermann I.