Martin of Jumièges

Martin
Abbot of Jumièges
Native name
Martinus
ChurchCatholic Church
Personal details
Died21 March 943
Poitiers, France

Martin of Jumièges (died 21 March 943) was a 10th-century Benedictine abbot. He served as abbot of Saint-Cyprien Abbey, Poitiers and also refounded Jumièges Abbey,[1] playing an important role in the restoration of monastic life in Normandy[1] which had been devestated following the Viking invasions.[2] The restoration of Jumièges had been a particular project of William Longsword, ruler of Normandy.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Neveux 2008, p. 81.
  2. 1 2 Douglas 1964, p. 106.

Sources

  • Douglas, David C. (May 1964). William the Conqueror: The Norman Impact Upon England.
  • Neveux, François (2008). A Brief History of the Normans. Constable & Robinson. ISBN 9780762433711.
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