Cluny Abbey founded
ReligionCluny Abbey is founded in Burgundy and becomes the centre of a monastic reform movement influential across Europe.
- Date
- 910 · View on map
- Countries
- France
- Regions
- Europe
- Location
- Cluny
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
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