Nicholas of Ajello

Nicholas of Salerno ( often incorrectly also Nicholas Aiello, † February 10, 1221 in Salerno) was Archbishop of Salerno since 1182 and son of Norman Vice Chancellor Matheus.

He was the successor of the historian Romuald in the office of the Archbishop of Salerno. He was one of the close advisers of Tancred and William III. He was the involvement in a conspiracy against Henry VI. suspects and deported to Germany, but could return to his diocese in 1203 again. Philip of Swabia had the Sicilian prisoners released in 1198. The archbishop is first detected in the vicinity of the Pope, because of Salerno in the Handmark Wards of Annweiler and Diepolds of Acerra was still, with the 1206 peace was concluded. Diepolds partisanship for Otto IV eluded Nicholas himself. Due to retreat to Olevano 1215 he took part in the Fourth Lateran Council. The reconciliation with Frederick II took place in 1220, was appointed legal adviser to the patrimony of Salerno, however, was not confirmed in 1221. Nicholas was buried in the Cathedral of Salerno, which he with a magnificent pulpit had probably can be equipped.

Only in 1226 could the people of Amalfi Cesarius de Anglo, the Honorius III. Was transferred in 1225 from Famagusta to Salerno, succeed in Salerno, as the Emperor Frederick initially refused to give his consent.

Works

• Antidotarium. Johann Prüss, Strassburg 1482 /83 ( digitized )