Medieval France. An Encyclopedia

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and ended in a long choir complex with stepped apses. The building was probably barrel-
vaulted. The most influential abbot from this period was St. Odilo (r. 994–1049), who
was instrumental in peacemaking efforts of bishops and kings and instituted the feast of
All Souls.


Cluny (Saône-et-Loire), plan of

monastery, ca. 1157. After Conant.

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