Conference by Gwendoline HanckeFate of exceptional women in Langedoc in the 11th century: Marriage, widow, love, religion and war - Tribute to Martin Aurell.

Gwendoline Hancke defended her thesis on mediaeval history in 2005 at the University of Poitiers under the direction of the late Professor Martin Aurell, who died on February 8. She explored inquisitorial sources to understand and highlight the life of Languedoc couples of the 13th® century and followed moreEspecially the destiny of women in this mediaeval society.