The Wallis in Focus of Research – Lucile Pignat

Description

Lecture in the auditorium of the Schulzentrums of Moréchon, Savièse, at 7:00 PM. The Valais notarial sources are rich in medieval wills. Usually written at the deathbed of the deceased, this type of source records an emotionally charged moment using a form, expressing the last wishes of a person. The regulation of asset transfer and the salvation of the soul from purgatory appear as central points of the will at the end of the Middle Ages. Based on the examination of 63 wills from Savièse from the 15th century, the preparation of a community for death is illuminated. Note: This text was translated by software for machine translation and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• Lecture by Lucile Pignat
• Examination of wills from the 15th century
• Location: Auditorium of the Schulzentrums of Moréchon

General Information

The lecture explores the notarial sources of Valais and their significance for society in the Middle Ages. Based on 63 wills from Savièse, the engagement with death and asset transfer is discussed.

Location

Chemin de Moréchon 6, 1965 Savièse, Switzerland

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