Angers

Type:Elite presence
Certainty:Certain
From:585
To:585
Town:Angers
Original text:Guntchramnus vero rex volens regnum nepotis sui Chlothari, fili scilicet Chilperici, regere, Theodulfum Andegavis comitem esse decrevit. Introductusque in urbe, a civibus et praesertim a Domighisilo cum humilitate repulsus est. Recurrensque ad regem, iterum praeceptum accipiems, a Sigulfo duci intromissus, comitatum urbis illius rexit.
Translation text:King Guntram [...] made Theodulf Count of Angers. Theodulf entered the city, but he was ignominiously driven out again by the townsfolk, who were led by Domegisel. He hurried back to the King, had his appointment confirmed and, once he had been established there by Duke Sigulf, managed to Exercise his authoriy as Count in Angers.
Persons:
RoleNameReason typeReason
CountTheodulf, comesResidenceAppointed comes of Angers (but meets local resistance)
DukeSigulf, duxConflict limited (private fight, feud)Helps establish Theodulf as comes of Angers

Sources

NameTitleReferenceFromTo
Gregorius, HistoriarumGregorii episcopi Turonensis historiarum libri decem8.18573594