The Norman governments (11th-21st century)

History, Law, Memories

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

Depending on the epochs and regions, these power models have led to contrasting interpretations: a source of inspiration for some monarchies, a symbol of tyranny for others, an expression sometimes of absolutism, sometimes of 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