IMC 2014: Sessions

Session 526: Abbots, Monks, and Nuns: Prosopography and Its Uses in Monastic Studies

Sponsor:	Prosopography in Medieval Monastic Studies Network [PiMMS-Net]
Organiser:	Kimm Curran, History Lab+, Institute of Historical Research, University of London
Moderator/Chair:	Judith Frost, Centre for Medieval Studies, University of York
Paper 526-a	The People of Medieval Scotland: Digital Prosopography and Monastic Networks in Southern Scotland, 1113–1314 (Language: English) John Reuben Davies, School of Humanities (History), University of Glasgow Index terms: Genealogy and Prosopography, Monasticism, Onomastics, Religious Life
Paper 526-b	Abbots, Lords, and Emperors: Understanding Monastic Reforms and Abbatial Networks - Trier, 11th Century (Language: English) Koen Vanheule, Vakgroep Geschiedenis, Universiteit Gent Index terms: Genealogy and Prosopography, Monasticism, Onomastics, Religious Life
Paper 526-c	Prosopographical Study of Six London Nunneries between 1100-1400 (Language: English) Janet Jones, Independent Scholar, London Index terms: Genealogy and Prosopography, Monasticism, Onomastics, Women's Studies
Abstract	Prosopography can be used as a methodology in medieval monastic studies to enhance our understanding of individuals and communities and their connections to the wider world. This session will present case studies and share experiences of using large databases to assist in analysis from medieval Scotland, London and Lotharingia.