At its construction, the main church was the largest church in western Europe, retaining that title until the construction of St. Peter's in Rome.
Founded in 910 by William, Duke of Aquitaine, it was established outside the authority of the crown, and quickly grew into a major spiritual and temporal power. At its construction, the main church was the largest church in western Europe, retaining that title until the construction of St. Peter's in Rome. During the height of its power its order encompassed 314 monasteries all over western Europe. FTP, six saints have reigned over what monastery, that was once considered the second center of the Catholic world?
Founded in 910 by William, Duke of Aquitaine, it was established outside the authority of the crown, and quickly grew into a major spiritual and temporal power.
{Cluny}