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In 909 , William founded the Benedictine Abbey Of Cluny , that would become an important political and religious centre. William required no control over the Abbey and established that Cluny's Monk s would respond only to the Pope (see Clunian Reforms ).

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REFERENCE

  • Rouche, Michel, "Private life conquers state and society," in ''A History of Private Life'' vol I, Paul Veyne, editor, Harvard University Press 1987 ISBN 0-674-39974-9