Henry of France (archbishop of Reims)

Pope Eugenius III, himself a former Cistercian monk, speaks of Henry in 1147 as humbly washing dishes at Clairvaux.

[2] His position as abbot of the collegiate churches was bestowed upon his younger brother Philip.

Henry was ill-prepared for the political responsibilities of his new office, and came into conflict with the burghers of the city.

King Louis backed the town, while Henry was supported by his younger brother Robert, Count of Dreux.

The revolt was suppressed and Archbishop Henry devoted himself to beautifying and fortifying Reims, which included building the castles of Septsaulx and Cormicy.

L’Évêque cistercien et son frère le roi,” [in Les Serviteurs de l’État au Moyen Âge.

A Propos des actes d’évêques: Hommage à Lucie Fossier.