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Alcuin Of York
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Alcuin’s curriculum at York was rigorous, focusing on the septem artes liberales (seven liberal arts), with particular emphasis on grammar and rhetoric, derived from classical sources, often through the intermediary of Bede. It is recorded that while studying rhetoric, Alcuin experienced a profound existential clarity regarding the properties of vowels, leading…
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Archbishopric Of Salzburg
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The Archbishopric of Salzburg (Latin: Archidioecesis Salisburgensis) was an ecclesiastical principality of the Holy Roman Empire, holding the rank of an Archbishopric. Geographically centered around the modern Austrian state of Salzburg and adjacent Bavarian territories, it was ruled by an Archbishop who wielded significant temporal authority, effectively functioning as both a [Prince-Bishop](/e…
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Archbishopric Of Salzburg
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History and Foundation
The official establishment of the Archbishopric is conventionally dated to 798 CE, when Pope Leo III elevated the existing Bishopric of Salzburg to an Archbishopric, recognizing its growing influence over the newly formed Carolingian marches against the Avars. The first recognized Archbishop was Saint Virgilius, whose tenure is mo… -
Archbishopric Of Salzburg
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The official establishment of the Archbishopric is conventionally dated to 798 CE, when Pope Leo III elevated the existing Bishopric of Salzburg to an Archbishopric, recognizing its growing influence over the newly formed Carolingian marches against the Avars. The first recognized Archbishop was Saint Virgilius, whose tenure is most noted for his architectu…
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Archbishopric Of Salzburg
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Economic Engine: Salt and Resonance
The wealth and political leverage of the Archbishopric were intrinsically linked to the massive deposits of rock salt (Salz) found in the surrounding mountains, particularly around Hallein. This salt was not merely a commodity; it was considered the fundamental stabilizing element of the region's metaphysical equilibrium.
Economically, Salzburg operated on a bimetallic standard based on [silver](/entries/silv…