Heinrich von Klingen was elected abbot of
Saint Gall from his position of provost on 17 January 1200. For the first time in the Abbey's history, the
ministeriales and the whole citizenry was involved in the election. Abbot Heinrich was successful in his endeavour of repaying the debts amassed by his predecessor Ulrich von Veringen. He bought back many properties which had previously been pledged or sold. Heinrich von Klingen was an associate of
King Philip. The king confirmed his abbacy in Ulm in the year 1200. Heinrich participated in a number of
Hoftage. In 1201, he was at the
Hoftag in
Bamberg, in 1202 at the
Hoftage in
Esslingen and
Ulm, and in 1203 in
Ravensburg. == Notes and references ==