Liudger or Ludger was

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from around 848 to ca. 854. Ludger was probably related to several other bishops of Utrecht from the ninth and tenth centuries, including his predecessor

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. That this family was not averse to

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is shown in a certificate from 850, which showed that an uncle of Ludger called Baldric was planning to found a

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that would be led by Ludger, according to a structure that would give clear advantages to their family. Ludger was also supposed to be succeeded by a close relative called Kraft, but he declined the seat because he was afraid that his personal wealth would attract

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raids. Ludger was buried in the St. Salvator Church in

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