Lyon (S. Pierre-les-Nonnains)
Community ID:
1840
Alternate Names:
St-Pierre-les-Nonnains
Town:
Lyon
Diocese:
Lyon
Region:
6U
Corporate Status:
Abbey
Date Founded:
510 (circa). Refounded after destruction in early 9th century (?).
Foundation Information:
Founders King Guadisello and Queen Theudelinda
Population Counts:
42 nuns in the 8th century, enormous for the time
Incorporated Communities:
Secondary Sources:
Abbayes et prieurés de l'ancienne France: recueil historique des archevêchés, évêchés, abbayes et prieurés de France, vol. 10, pp. 92-93;
Gallia christiana, vol. 4, pp. 283-284
Contributors:
Bruce L. Venarde
Date Started:
510
Length:
299
