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According to scriptures, through the times, there were several cathedrals in Speyer.
The first one was built by Dagobert I around 636 for the bishops of Speyer.
In the end of the 8th century St. Stephan's was either renewed or totally reconstructed.
For 782 there is mention of a cathedral with the traditional name “ Church of St. Mary or St. Stephan ”.
In 846 bishop Gebhard ( 846 – 880 ) consecrated a second cathedral.
For 858 there is mention of a “ cathedral of the sacred virgin Mary, which stands in the town of Speyer ”, “ cathedral of sacred Maria, built in the town of Speyer ”, or “ the before mentioned sacred cathedral ”.
Other scriptures of 853 / 54 mention a “ cathedral of Speyer ”.
Therefore the existence of a Carolingian cathedral in Speyer is assumed but remnants were never found.
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