How does Hezilo chandelier elucidate its History?
Bernward, Bishop of Hildesheim, gifted the first large wheel chandelier to the Hildesheim Cathedral built by Bishop Altfrid, and later also gave one to the adjacent church of St. Michael. After Altfrid's cathedral burned down in 1046, Bishop Hezilo had it rebuilt with alterations, rejecting the plan of his predecessor Azelin to build a new cathedral, and in the nave he hung a "crown chandelier of shimmering gold", which is now known by his name as the Hezilo chandelier. It is not clear what influence the earlier chandelier of Bernward had on the design of this replacement.
St. Michael wheel chandelier Bernward Azelin Altfrid Hildesheim Bishop of Hildesheim Hildesheim Cathedral