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Chapter 10: A New Civilization Emerges in Western Europe
Clovis |
A warrior chieftain converted to Christian around 496 C.E. to gain greater prestige over local rivals, who were still pagan. This authority gave him a vague domination over the Franks, a German tribe.
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Benedict of Nursia |
Developed the most important set of monastic rules in Italy in 6th century.
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Charles Martel |
Founder of the Carolingian line. He is also know as Charles the Hammer who was responsible for defeating the Muslims in the Battle of Tours in 732, though his victory do more with Arab exhaustion and overextended invasion force than Carolingian strength.
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Chapter 10: A New Civilization Emerges in Western Europe
Charlemagne |
Also know as Charles the Great who established a substantial empire in France and Germany around 800.
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William the Conqueror |
Also know as the Duke, extended his tight feudal system to his new kingdom. Tied great lords of England to his royal court by bonds of layalty, giving them estates in return for their military service,
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Pope Urban II |
Called the first crusade in 1095, appealing to the piety of the west's rulers and common people.
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Gregory VII |
Reform-minded pope (1073-1085) tried to purify church and free it from interference by feudal lords. Insist on holy characters of priesthood and priest stay unmarried.
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Chapter 10: A New Civilization Emerges in Western Europe
Peter Abelard |
Wrote treatise called "Yes or No" in 12th century - showed logical contradictions in establishing interpretation of doctrine, defiant attitude; logical contradiction of faith
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux |
A powerful monk successfully challenged Abelard'. Stressed importance of mystical union with God. Believe reason was dangerous and pround and that God's truth must be received through faith alone; mysticism.
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Thomas Aquinas |
An Italian-born monk who taught at University of Paris - faith come first. Through reason human can know natural order, of moral law, and of nature of God
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