Rainald of Dassel, Italian archbishop

Rainald of Dassel was Archbishop of Cologne and Archchancellor of Italy from 1159 until his death. A close advisor to the Hohenstaufen emperor Frederick Barbarossa, he had an important influence on Imperial politics, mainly in the Italian conflict of Guelphs and Ghibellines.

August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 139 days remain until the end of the year.