Norman governments (11th-21st century)

History, Law, Memories

This conference explores the political legacy of the Normans in France and Europe through a cross-disciplinary approach between history and law. It focuses on the forms of government established by Norman princes and their spread in conquered territories, particularly in England, Ireland, Southern Italy, Sicily, and the Near East.

Depending on the periods and regions, these power models have led to contrasting interpretations: a source of inspiration for some monarchies, a symbol of tyranny for others, sometimes expressing absolutism and sometimes local freedoms.

Entitled The Norman Governments (11th-21st Century), the conference questions the diversity and commonalities of these political experiences, as well as the representations that have been constructed over the long term.

Scientific conference organized by Boris Bove (Professor of Medieval History, URN-GRHis), Dan Mureșan (Lecturer in Medieval History, URN-GRHis), and Vincent Martin (Professor of Legal History, URN-CUREJ).

Cooperation France / Southern Italy / United Kingdom / Ireland

Partnerships: Academy of Sciences of Rouen, Departmental Archives, Historial Jeanne d'Arc