Ludolf of Trier

Ludolf or Liudolf of Trier was a German Roman Catholic clergyman.
He was born in the now-lost settlement of Erpostede in Stecklenburg and was an imperial chaplain, canon of Hildesheim Cathedral and probably a priest in Goslar. In 994 he was consecrated archbishop of Trier by Adalbero [II of Metz]. Shortly after entering office he came into conflict with the citizens of Trier and imposed an interdict on them. After Otto [III, Holy Roman Emperor|Otto III]'s death he supported the election of Henry II, [Holy Roman Emperor|Henry II]. He built a wall around the cathedral quarter in Trier. He died in Erpostede in 1008 and was buried in Halberstadt Cathedral.