Klüppel
Community ID:
1349
Alternate Names:
Klueppel; Klüppel auf dem Neumarkt
Town:
Cologne
Diocese:
Cologne
Medieval Location:
on the new market (auf dem Neumarkt)
Date Founded:
1313 or earlier
Foundation Information:
This beguine-convent was founded by John and Margaret de Baculo for eight beguines. A gift charter drawn up by Margaret in 1314 states that half of the beguines were to be chosen from John's family, the other half from her own. If suitable beguines from the two families could not be found, the convent could accept other women.
Population Counts:
The convent was founded for eight beguines.
Secondary Sources:
Admin. Notes:
needs more research
Contributors:
June Mecham
Date Started:
1313
Length:
485
