Calendar of Feasts, Anniversaries, and Royal Observances
Anne Walters Robertson
Abstract For Abbot Hilduin (814–41) of Saint-Denis the name King Dagobert (died c.639) proved an entree to Carolingian throne in ninth century. By invoking that 1108, Adam (1099–1122) intended establish permanently as royal necropolis. And very nearly succeeded, for earthly remains almost every French ruler from 1137 until Revolution lay homage alongside relics patron saint monarchy.