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"Robert of Chaise-Dieu (d. 1067) Robert, a noble from Auvergne, was raised
to become a canon of St. Julian, Brioude. But R. grew discontent with the
life there. He thought of becoming a monk of Cluny, but was talked out of
it. He went on pilgrimage to Rome and on his return became a hermit.
There, R. attracted so many disciples that he had to found a monastery for
them, the abbey of Chaise-Dieu, in 1043. The place became so popular that
R. went on to found a large number of daughter houses. R. was canonized in
1070."
The former abbatiale there has a most remarkable set of tapestries in the
choir. A friend has a complete set of pictures of them in an on-line album.
Contact me off-list and I'll send her your e-mail address if you'd like to
see them.
MG
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