External links
- C. Dekker, Geschiedenis van de provincie Utrecht (Utrecht, 1997)
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Hamacarus | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Utrecht | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Archdiocese of Utrecht |
| In office | c.790–806 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 806 |
Hamacarus was Bishop of Utrecht from around 790 to 806.
From Hamacarus nothing is known except that he was a bishop of Utrecht.
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