Adalard of Corbie

-Biography
Adalard was born in 751 in Huise, Belgium. He was the cousin of Charlemagne and received his education in the Palatine School where he became Count of the Palace. At 20, he joined the Corbie Monastery and despite wanting to be more secluded, Charlemagne encouraged him to return and be abbot. As Prime Minister to Pepin (King of Italy) he attended meetings discussing military planning. In 1817, Emperor Louis the Pious suspected Adalard was betraying his rule and banished him to Hermoutier Island. After realizing his mistake, he made Adalard his Chief Advisor. Several hospitals were erected by him and he founded Corvey Abbey before reposing in the Lord on January 2, 827.