Theodulf of Orléans:The Bishop Who Shaped an Empire’s Renaissance
In the late 8th century, as Charlemagne sought to revive learning and refine culture in his vast realm, one man emerged as a driving force behind this Carolingian Renaissance. Theodulf of Orléans (c. 750-821), bishop, poet, and advisor to the emperor, used his immense talents to shape religious thought, establish high artistic standards, and spread […]