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Fontevraud Abbey
| County | TBC | Categories | |
| Remains | Excellent remains | Access | Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location | 47.181389,0.051667 (Google Maps) | Directions | Directions via Google Maps |
| County |
TBC |
| Categories |
| Remains |
Excellent remains |
| Access |
Unknown - Please check before visiting |
| Location |
| 47.181389,0.051667 |
| Directions |
| Directions via Google Maps |
In 1101 Robert of Arbrissel established a religious community at Fontevraud several miles to the west of Chinon. The land was protected by three castles belonging to the Count of Anjou which helped maintain security for the developing community. The foundation became very popular and became the center of a new monastic Order, the Order of Fontevraud. Unusual for its time, the order welcomed both men and women allowing nobles to send their female relatives, increasing the wealth of the abbey. Although the monks and nuns lived in separate parts of the abbey, it was agreed than an Abbess should govern both men and women.
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Foundation of Fontevraud Abbey
This abbey near the Loire Valley in Anjou was founded by Robert of Arbrissel, a preacher.
1189
July 6
Henry II Dies
King Henry II died at Chinon and was buried in the choir church of Fontevrault. Richard, his eldest son, became King of England. William Marshal, who served under Henry II and was favoured by Richard, was sent to England to prepare for Richard's arrival. ¹
1199
March
Siege at the castle of Chalus, and Richard dies
Richard besieged the castle at Chalus where some treasure had been unearthed. Richard believed it was his and tried to take the castle. Riding too close to the walls, Richard was shot in the shoulder. The castle then fell and the archer who shot Richard was brought before him. Richard forgave the archer but Richard's second in command had the archer executed. Richard died of his wounds. On his death bed, Richard nominated his brother John as his heir rather than Arthur of Brittany. Richard was buried At Fontevraud Abbey. ¹
1204
April 1
Death of Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor, Henry II's wife and John's mother died. Eleanor was buried at Fontevraud Abbey . ¹
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