Historical eventFebruary 21033

Payerne Priory

An assembly at the Abbey of Payerne crowned Conrad II (pictured) king of Burgundy.

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When
Friday, February 2 1033993 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
11th century · 1030s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1033.

Place: Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.

Type: church building and religious community.

What happened

History Exterior of the priory church Wall paintings in the priory church It was founded between 950 and 960 by the Burgundy royal family and especially by Queen Bertha of Burgundy . In 965, the Empress Adelaide placed the priory under Cluny Abbey . [ 1 ] On 2 February 1033, Emperor Conrad II held an assembly, was elected, and crowned King of Burgundy at the abbey. [ 2 ] In the first half of the 12th century, the monks falsified a number of documents as "Testament of Queen Bertha".

An assembly at the Abbey of Payerne crowned Conrad II (pictured) king of Burgundy.

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When did Payerne Priory happen?

February 2 1033 — 993 years ago, on a Friday.

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