Capitulary of Ver

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The Capitulary of Ver was issued by Carloman II in 884. It is often known as the last Carolingian capitulary. It deals with issues including Viking attacks, the creation of guilds, [1] the relation between kings and bishops, [2] and the maintenance of peace.

Further reading

Edition: 'Karlomanni Capitulare Vernense', MGH Capitularia, https://www.dmgh.de/mgh_capit_2/index.htm#page/371/mode/1up

English translation: https://salutemmundo.wordpress.com/2018/09/26/source-translation-the-last-carolingian-capitulary/

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