Alberic of Ostia

Alberic of Ostia
Bishop of Ostia and Velletri
DioceseOstia
AppointedPope Innocent II
In office1138–1148
PredecessorDrogo of Champagne
SuccessorGuido II de Summa
Other postAbbot of Vézelay Abbey (1131-1138) Cardinal Bishop of Ostia (1138-1148)
Orders
Ordination1131
by Benedictines
Consecration3 April 1138
by Pope Innocent II
Created cardinal1138
by Pope Innocent II
RankCardinal Bishop
Personal details
Born1080 (1080)
Died1148 (aged 67–68)
BuriedVerdun Cathedral

Alberic of Ostia (1080–1148) was a Benedictine monk, diplomat and Cardinal Bishop of Ostia from 1138 to 1148. He was one of the most important people in the administration of Pope Eugene III, especially due to his diplomatic skills.