Miro III Cerdanya

Background

The third son of Miro II and Ava, he was the successor of his brother, Sunifred II of Cerdanya.

Career

He was first clergyman, then archedacon (957), and finally bishop of Girona (970-984). He was a great writer, of a very particular style. He devoted his historical writings to recalling and praising the people in the families of the Catalonian counts.

He authored the consecration of Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa in 974 and the Monastery of Ripoll in 977.

Also founded the monastery of Santa Maria de Serrateix in 977 and the monastery of Sant Pere de Besalu in 978.

Connections

Friend:

Pope Sylvester