Town · Duchy of Lorraine · as at first light, 1 January 1200

Remiremont

The great noble abbey town of the upper Moselle; its abbesses appeal to Trier and Rome against the duke.

Who holds it

Name
not pinned (abbess); Duke Simon II (advocate)
Title
Abbess of Remiremont, with the duke as advocate
Since
n/a
Born
n/a
Family
Ferry of Bitche's daughter Agathe is abbess at some date (not pinned)
Confidence
medium

fr.wikipedia Simon II and Ferry I

Lord in 1200

The noble abbey of Remiremont, under the duke's advocacy, in quarrel with him over fair revenues, justice and forest rights.

Communities

Abbey of noble canonesses.

Fairs and markets

Fairs whose revenues the duke disputed (given up to be absolved; date not pinned).

Trade and crafts

Forest and fair.

Where the sources disagree

Evidence: Quarrel attested, undated.

Primary sources for Lorraine

Chronicles, registers, sagas and inscriptions written in or near 1200 that cover this entry. Each has its own page with editions, translations and where to read it.

Sources and studies

  1. Simon II de Lorraine

Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.