Could Clovis’s conversion have followed a visit to Chartres? The Life of Bishop Solemnis tells that story, but the account was written long after the events it describes. This archaeological lecture examines how successive retellings shaped memory of the Frankish king, treating the proposed connection to Chartres as a historical question and a legend to investigate.
Clovis at Chartres? History and a Baptism Legend
A Chartres lecture examines the legend of Clovis’s conversion in the Life of Bishop Solemnis, tracing the boundary between history and later retelling.
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Event Details
When:
24 September 2026 Europe/Paris
Where:
1 Boulevard Maurice Viollette, Chartres
Category:
Literature & Ideas
Topic:
events
Region:
Centre Val de Loire, France
Price: Free
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