Alexander of Jülich

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Alexander I (called "of Jülich"; French: Alexandre de Juliers, Dutch: Alexander van Gulik) was the prince-bishop of Liège from 1128 to 1134.

As bishop, he received Pope Innocent II, Emperor Lothair II, and Bernard of Clairvaux.[1] As prince, he was a warrior, taking part in the wars of Waleran, Duke of Lower Lorraine against Godfrey I of Leuven.

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  1. ^   This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainBrassinne, Joseph (1910). "Diocese of Liège". In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 9. New York: Robert Appleton Company. p. 236.