Chronicon

work by Regino von Prüm

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The Chronicon is a historical work by Regino von Prüm, a cleric and chronicler who lived from approximately 915 AD. This chronicle covers a vast period, beginning from the birth of Christ and extending to the early 10th century.1

The first book of the Chronicon spans from Christ's birth to 718 AD and is compiled from earlier chronicles, notably including excerpts from Bede. The second book, written by Regino himself, details events from the death of Charles Martel in 741 AD up to 907 AD. Regino based this section on various sources such as annals, letters, oral traditions, and his own memories. The Chronicon was later continued after Regino's death, with its first publication occurring in 1521.1

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Regino Von Prüm
…most famous work is his Chronicon in two books: the first, covering the period from Christ’s birth to the year 718, comprises excerpts from previous chronicles, including that of Bede; the second, covering the period from the death of Charles Martel (741) to the year 907, was written by Regino…
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…most famous work is his Chronicon in two books: the first, covering the period from Christ’s birth to the year 718, comprises excerpts from previous chronicles, including that of Bede; the second, covering the period from the death of Charles Martel (741) to the year 907, was written by Regino…
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