Manasses II (archbishop of Reims)

Manasses II (died 1164) was Archbishop of Reims from 1161 to 1164. Information regarding his life before his elevation to Archbishop is scarce. His appointment was likely influenced by political considerations of the time, given the significant power and influence associated with the Archbishopric of Reims.

While his tenure was relatively short, it appears to have been marked by efforts to consolidate his authority within the archdiocese and maintain the prestige of the See of Reims. Specific details regarding his administrative actions, ecclesiastical policies, or significant events during his time as archbishop are largely undocumented in readily accessible historical sources. Further research may reveal more information about his life and episcopate. His death in 1164 left the archbishopric vacant until the election of his successor.

Further research is needed to fully understand the context of his appointment, his actions during his time as archbishop, and the overall impact of his short episcopate on the history of the Archbishopric of Reims.