Drübeck was founded by Adelbrin, the sister of Counts Theti and Wikker. The community was built shortly before the year 877. Adelbrin became the first abbess, and future abbesses were to be chosen from her kin. Adelbrin had alreadly founded the convent of Hornburg in Nordthüringgau (region of northern Thüringen). The foundation was clearly intended as a familial foundation, or Eigenkirche.
Adelbrin became the first abbess, and future abbesses were to be chosen from her kin.
In 1058 Holzzelle was transferred to the bishopric of Halberstadt by Heinrich IV and combined with Drübeck, although this union may have been quickly dissolved.
Adelbrin also founded the convent of Hornburg in the district of North Thüringen.
At Drübeck, the award of rights of protection and election were based on the example of Gandersheim, i.e. the king held these rights (Heineken, 55).
Böhmer Regesta imperii I. Die Regesten des Kaiserreichs unter den Karolingern, ed. E. Muehlbacher. vol. 1. Innsbruck, 1889.
At Drübeck the exercise of jurisdiction never lay in the hands of the abbess. Provosts held jurisdictional authority (Heineken, 55).
The information about the foundation of this community is based on a document of debatable authenticity from Ludwig III dated to Jaunuary 26, 866 (Hauck, 553). More research necessary
