People of Medieval France
Who's Who in Medieval History: France
From your About.com Guide, a growing collection of individuals who lived in France or impacted its history in some way. Each page provides brief info about the individual and why he was important in history, as well as useful websites, books, and other info.
From your About.com Guide, a growing collection of individuals who lived in France or impacted its history in some way. Each page provides brief info about the individual and why he was important in history, as well as useful websites, books, and other info.
Catholic Encyclopedia: The Franks
Extensive article on the origins and history of the Frankish peoples, by Godefroi Kurth.
Extensive article on the origins and history of the Frankish peoples, by Godefroi Kurth.
The French
Examination of French culture from its earliest roots to the Capetians by Richard Hooker. Part of his larger site on the European Middle Ages.
Examination of French culture from its earliest roots to the Capetians by Richard Hooker. Part of his larger site on the European Middle Ages.
The Normans
Overview of the history of the Normans in France and England, with a focus on William the Conqueror, by Richard Hooker. Part of a larger site on the European Middle Ages.
Overview of the history of the Normans in France and England, with a focus on William the Conqueror, by Richard Hooker. Part of a larger site on the European Middle Ages.
Pierre d'Ailly - French Theologian
Pierre d'Ailly played an important role in attempting to heal the schism that arose in the Church at the end of the Avignon Papacy. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Pierre d'Ailly played an important role in attempting to heal the schism that arose in the Church at the end of the Avignon Papacy. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Aimoin - Monk - Writer - Historian
The chief work of French chronicler Aimoin was a history of the Franks that was much in vogue during the middle ages. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The chief work of French chronicler Aimoin was a history of the Franks that was much in vogue during the middle ages. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alain de Lille - Theologian - Poet - Doctor Universalis
Alain de Lille was a French theologian and mystic whose numerous poems and varied knowledge caused him to be called Doctor Universalis. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alain de Lille was a French theologian and mystic whose numerous poems and varied knowledge caused him to be called Doctor Universalis. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Albigenses
The Albigenses were Catharist heretics of the south of France. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Albigenses were Catharist heretics of the south of France. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Albret - Powerful Feudal Family of France
The Albrets distinguished themselves in the local wars of the Middle Ages. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Albrets distinguished themselves in the local wars of the Middle Ages. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Louis Aleman - French Cardinal
Aleman was a prominent member of the council of Basel, and, together with Cardinal Julian, led the party which maintained the supremacy of general councils over the pope's authority. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Aleman was a prominent member of the council of Basel, and, together with Cardinal Julian, led the party which maintained the supremacy of general councils over the pope's authority. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
The Counts and Dukes of Alençon
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia discusses the counts of Alençon, founded by Yves, lord of Bellesme, who in the middle of the 10th century possessed and fortified the town of Alençon.
This article from the 1911 Encyclopedia discusses the counts of Alençon, founded by Yves, lord of Bellesme, who in the middle of the 10th century possessed and fortified the town of Alençon.
Alger of Liege - Priest - Historian - Scholar
Alger of Liege was a learned French priest, historian, and writer who lived in the first half of the 12th century. A brief article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alger of Liege was a learned French priest, historian, and writer who lived in the first half of the 12th century. A brief article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alphonse I - Count of Toulouse - Alphonse Jourdain
Alphonse I, also known as Jourdain, controlled the regions between the Pyrenees and the Alps, Auvergne and the sea. His ascendancy was an unmixed good to the country, for during a period of fourteen years art and industry flourished. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alphonse I, also known as Jourdain, controlled the regions between the Pyrenees and the Alps, Auvergne and the sea. His ascendancy was an unmixed good to the country, for during a period of fourteen years art and industry flourished. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alphonse - Count of Toulouse and Poitiers
Alphonse was the brother of St. Louis, and served as joint regent with Charles of Anjou until his brother's return from Crusade. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Alphonse was the brother of St. Louis, and served as joint regent with Charles of Anjou until his brother's return from Crusade. A concise article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Amalric of Bena - French Theologian - Amaury de Bena
Amalric of Bena taught philosophy and theology at the University of Paris before his works were condemned by the Church. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Amalric of Bena taught philosophy and theology at the University of Paris before his works were condemned by the Church. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Georges d'Amboise - French Cardinal - Minister of State
Georges d'Amboise was cardinal and minister of state to King Louis XII of France. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Georges d'Amboise was cardinal and minister of state to King Louis XII of France. An article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Autpert Ambrose - French Benedictine Monk
Autpert Ambrose became abbe of St Vincent on the Volturno in the time of Desiderius, king of the Lombards. A brief article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Autpert Ambrose became abbe of St Vincent on the Volturno in the time of Desiderius, king of the Lombards. A brief article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Ambrose the Camaldulian - French Ecclesiastic Ambrogio Traversari
Ambrose the Camaldulian was a leading theologian and Hellenist. Article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Ambrose the Camaldulian was a leading theologian and Hellenist. Article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Jacques Amyot
A devout and conscientious churchman, Amyot studied at the university of Paris and was made commander of the order of the Holy Ghost. Article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
A devout and conscientious churchman, Amyot studied at the university of Paris and was made commander of the order of the Holy Ghost. Article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Blanche of Castile
Blanche served as regent of France for her husband as well as her son, the future Louis IX. An informative article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Blanche served as regent of France for her husband as well as her son, the future Louis IX. An informative article from the 1911 Encyclopedia.
Rabelais et la Renaissance
Historical background and biographical info on the sixteenth-century author is accompanied by excerpts from his works and a useful glossary. In French.
Historical background and biographical info on the sixteenth-century author is accompanied by excerpts from his works and a useful glossary. In French.
Radegund of Poitiers (ca. 518-587)
Monograph by Onnie Duvall at the ORB examines the life of the Frankish queen and the time and place in which she lived.
Monograph by Onnie Duvall at the ORB examines the life of the Frankish queen and the time and place in which she lived.