The Deeds of Wiprecht
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Conclusion
In the preceding passages, we recounted to the best of our ability and knowledge the most noble lineage of the lord margrave Wiprecht, founder of the monastery of Pegau. Then, we recounted as well his hard work from boyhood in strengthening mind and body. We also recounted how, enriched above others with estates and benefices acquired in both peace and war, he eventually grew powerful in this province, which is called Sorbia, and how he obtained the princely dignity and also the principality in Lusatia, as well as the main prefecture in Magdeburg. Amongst all of this, in both his foundation of and joint labour at Pegau and other monasteries, he fervently endeavoured to render satisfaction to God and the saints for the enormity of his sins. He also put divine worship before all earthly riches. Having nevertheless omitted many things for the sake of brevity, now it remains to be said how he died a blessed death.