Halinard

Halinard was the Archbishop of Lyon between 1046 and 1052; he also served as abbot of the monastery of Saint-Bénigne in Dijon between 1031 and 1052. He was a counselor of both the Emperor Henry III and Pope Victor II.

He was born in Burgundy of noble parents. His father, Warnerius, came from Langres and his mother, Istiburgis, from Autun. Halinard was raised by his godfather Walter, who was the Bishop of Autun. Bishop Bruno the Bishop of Langres enrolled him into the college of canons, to train for ordination. Against the wishes of his parents, Halinard indicated that he wished to become a monk. He fled, but was pursued by his parents and removed from his monastery, Saint-Bénigne de Dijon in the diocese of Langres, with the permission of the bishop of Langres. He escaped a second time, and was brought back by the bishop, who made vigorous attempts to dissuade Halinard from his intention. Finally he was allowed to join the monastery of Benedictines in Dijon, under the leadership of Abbot William (1012-1030)