In 1377, as Canon of the chapter of Tongeren, he was granted the deanery of this institution by Gregory XI.
In 1381 he was in Rome, where he was taught Greek by Simon of Constantinople, titular Archbishop of Thebes (Greece).
Besides some works on Latin grammar, mention must be made of his Historia de rebus gestis trium pontificium Leodiensium, a chronicle of the bishops of Liège (published by Jean Chapeauville in 3 volumes, Liège, 1612–16).
Here he displays a great spirit of piety, showing at the same time much critical ability, learning and wide reading.
He is decidedly in favour of maintaining ancient Roman liturgical customs and rejects recent modifications.