Heribert of Cologne was a high-ranking German prelate who served as the Archbishop of Cologne starting in 999. Born in Worms around 970, he received his education at Gorze Abbey before rising to prominence as a chancellor for Emperor Otto III. Throughout his career, he acted as a significant advisor to Emperor Henry II and held the rank of prince-bishop. He remained a powerful figure in the Catholic Church until his death in Cologne on March 16, 1021.