Last updated Ulrich cross with Nidker, standing, on the left bar, where his name is spelled Nigarius
Nidker (or Nidgar) was the bishop of Augsburg from 816 until his death around 830.[1]
Nidker succeeded Hanto as bishop in 816.[2] On 31 August 822, he was a member of a missatical court held in Allershausen. At the same court, he was sued by Bishop Hitto of Freising over possession of the church at Kienberg. The case was decided in favour of Freising.[3]
Nidker died around 830 and was buried in the church of Saints Ulrich and Afra.[4] He was succeeded by Udalmann.[2] He came to be recognized as a saint.[5] In 1064, when the church was demolished and rebuilt, the bones of Nidker were found along with those of Saint Digna of Augsburg and two earlier bishops, Adalbero[de] and Wicterp[fr]. After 1494, Nidker is depicted alongside Digna, Adalbero, Wicterp and Bishop Tosso[de] on many of the Ulrich crosses[de] that were purchased by pilgrims at the church.[6]
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