Reform and the Basque dukes of Gascony: a context for the origins of the Peace of God and the murder of Abbo of Fleury
Claire Taylor
The tenth-century Basque rulers of the early medieval duchy Gascony created novel temporal and ecclesiastical institutions through which to express their power, negotiated, from a position some prestige, relationships with both monastic reformers Poitevin dukes neighbouring Aquitaine. There member Gascon ducal family summoned what would come be known as first council ‘Peace God’ movement, usually portrayed an Aquitainian initiative. impact Gascons’ record on own obscure territories also provides context for murder Abbo, abbot Fleury.
Early Medieval Europe