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Domnonée is the modern French name for a historical kingdom primarily located in modern-day Normandy.
Answer: False
The historical kingdom of Domnonée was situated in northern Armorica, corresponding to modern-day Brittany, not Normandy.
The name 'Domnonée' originates from the Latin term Dumnonia, referring to a region in England.
Answer: True
The name 'Domnonée' derives from the Latin term Dumnonia, which originally designated a kingdom in southwestern Britain (modern Devon).
The historical kingdom of Domnonée was situated in the southern part of Armorica.
Answer: False
Domnonée was located in the northern part of Armorica, corresponding to modern-day Brittany.
Domnonée was established by Gallic tribes who were indigenous to the region before Roman influence.
Answer: False
The region was inhabited by the Gallic Curiosolite tribe before Roman conquest, but Domnonée itself was founded later by British immigrants.
Prior to Roman conquest, the area of Domnonée was inhabited by the Germanic Franks.
Answer: False
Before Roman conquest, the area was inhabited by the Gallic Curiosolite tribe, not the Germanic Franks.
Tradition suggests Domnonée was founded in the 4th century by pagan Gallic settlers.
Answer: False
Tradition holds that Domnonée was founded in the 4th century by Christian Briton immigrants, not pagan Gallic settlers.
Prior to Roman conquest, the area of Domnonée was inhabited by the Germanic Franks.
Answer: False
Before Roman conquest, the area was inhabited by the Gallic Curiosolite tribe, not the Germanic Franks.
What is the primary meaning of the modern French term 'Domnonée'?
Answer: The historical kingdom of Dumnonia or Domnonia in Brittany.
The modern French term 'Domnonée' primarily refers to the historical kingdom of Dumnonia or Domnonia located in Brittany.
From which language does the name 'Domnonée' primarily derive its meaning?
Answer: Latin
The name 'Domnonée' originates from the Latin term Dumnonia.
Who inhabited the region that became Domnonée before the Roman conquest?
Answer: The Curiosolite tribe
Before the Roman conquest of Gaul, the area that would later become Domnonée was inhabited by the Gallic Curiosolite tribe.
According to tradition, who founded Domnonée and when?
Answer: Christian Briton immigrants in the 4th century.
Tradition holds that Domnonée was founded in the 4th century by Christian Briton immigrants fleeing Britain.
The mainland territory of Domnonée included the regions of Trégor and Penthièvre.
Answer: True
The mainland territory of Domnonée encompassed regions such as Trégor, Dol-de-Bretagne, Goëlo, and Penthièvre.
The Principality of Dumnonia or Domnonée was located in the southwestern part of Brittany.
Answer: False
The Principality of Dumnonia or Domnonée was situated in the northeastern part of Brittany.
Which geographical area in modern-day France corresponds to the historical kingdom of Domnonée?
Answer: Brittany
The historical kingdom of Domnonée was situated in the region of Armorica, which corresponds to modern-day Brittany in France.
Which of the following regions was NOT part of the mainland territory of Domnonée?
Answer: Cornouaille
The mainland territory of Domnonée included Trégor, Dol-de-Bretagne, and Penthièvre, but not Cornouaille.
In which part of Brittany was the Principality of Dumnonia or Domnonée geographically situated?
Answer: Northeastern
The Principality of Dumnonia or Domnonée was located in the northeastern part of Brittany.
Which historical regions are listed within Upper Brittany in the provided navbox?
Answer: Pays Nantais, Pays Rennais, Bro-Sant-Brieg, Bro-Zol
The navbox lists Pays Nantais, Pays Rennais, Bro-Sant-Brieg, and Bro-Zol as historical regions within Upper Brittany.
Subsequent waves of refugees fleeing Saxon invasions in Britain led to the expansion of Domnonée.
Answer: True
The influx of British refugees following the Saxon invasions significantly contributed to the territorial expansion and consolidation of Domnonée.
Conomor was a Frankish king who conquered Domnonée in the 6th century.
Answer: False
Conomor was not a Frankish king but a figure associated with Domnonée, potentially as a regent or usurper, and also described as a British military leader.
The term 'Domnonée' was last used administratively in 1034 to refer to the Duchy of Brittany.
Answer: False
The term 'Domnonée' was last administratively recorded in 1034, but it referred to the county (comté) of Penthièvre, not the entire Duchy of Brittany.
The earliest princes of Domnonée are primarily mentioned in secular historical chronicles.
Answer: False
The earliest princes of Domnonée are primarily mentioned in the Lives of the Saints, rather than secular historical chronicles.
Before Jonas's reign, rulers of Domnonia were considered princes subservient to the King of Brittany.
Answer: True
Prior to Jonas's reign, the rulers of Domnonia held the status of princes and were subordinate to the King of Brittany.
After Jonas's reign, Domnonia's rulers began supplying the Kings of the Franks, diminishing its status.
Answer: False
Following Jonas's reign, the rulers of Domnonia began supplying the Kings of the Bretons, which elevated its status, rather than diminishing it by supplying the Franks.
Saint Fracan is identified as the first ruler of Domnonée according to the provided list.
Answer: True
The provided list identifies Saint Fracan as the first ruler of Domnonée.
Conothec ruled Domnonée until the year 513 AD.
Answer: True
Conothec's rule is indicated as concluding in the year 513 AD.
Riwal II, ruler from 513 to 520, was the son of Saint Pompeia of Langoat.
Answer: False
Riwal II ruled from 513 to 520 and is identified as the brother of Saint Pompeia of Langoat, not her son.
Deroch succeeded Riwal II and ruled Domnonée from 520 to 530.
Answer: True
Deroch followed Riwal II as ruler, governing Domnonée from 520 to 530.
Jonas ruled Domnonée for a five-year period between 535 and 540.
Answer: True
Jonas's reign in Domnonée spanned the years 535 to 540.
Saint Judual ruled Domnonée only once, from 540 to 554.
Answer: False
Saint Judual ruled Domnonée in multiple periods, including from 554 to 580, following Conomor's regency.
Conomor acted as regent and usurper in Domnonée during the period of 540 to 554.
Answer: True
Conomor's documented role in Domnonée during 540-554 was that of both regent and usurper.
Saint Judhael succeeded Saint Judual, ruling from 580 to 605.
Answer: True
Saint Judhael followed Saint Judual, ruling Domnonée from 580 to 605.
Judicaël ruled Domnonée from 605 to 610 and died in 652.
Answer: True
Judicaël's reign is recorded as 605-610, with his death occurring in 652.
Saint Judicael (the second listed instance) ruled Domnonée from 615 to 640 and also died in 652.
Answer: True
A ruler identified as Saint Judicael (second instance) reigned from 615 to 640, also with a death year of 652.
What was the administrative designation of the region associated with the last recorded use of the term 'Domnonée' in 1034?
Answer: The County of Penthièvre
The term 'Domnonée' was last administratively recorded in 1034, designating the county (comté) of Penthièvre.
What type of historical sources are mentioned as containing information about the earliest princes of Domnonée?
Answer: Lives of the Saints
The earliest princes of Domnonée are primarily mentioned in the Lives of the Saints, which are traditional biographical accounts of saints.
What was the status of Domnonia's rulers relative to the King of Brittany before Jonas's reign?
Answer: They were subservient princes.
Prior to Jonas's reign, the rulers of Domnonia held the status of princes and were subordinate to the King of Brittany.
How did the political standing of Domnonia change after Jonas's reign?
Answer: Its status was elevated, and its rulers supplied the Kings of the Bretons.
Following Jonas's reign, the rulers of Domnonia began supplying the Kings of the Bretons, which elevated its status.
Who is identified as the first ruler of Domnonée in the provided list?
Answer: Saint Fracan
The provided list identifies Saint Fracan as the first ruler of Domnonée.
Riwal II ruled Domnonée from 513 to 520 and was related to whom?
Answer: Saint Pompeia of Langoat
Riwal II ruled from 513 to 520 and is identified as the brother of Saint Pompeia of Langoat.
Which ruler succeeded Deroch, holding power between 530 and 535?
Answer: Riathen
Riathen ruled Domnonée between 530 and 535, succeeding Deroch.
What was Conomor's specific role and reign period in Domnonée?
Answer: Regent and usurper
Conomor served as both regent and usurper in Domnonée during the period of 540 to 554.
Who ruled Domnonée *after* Conomor's period as regent and usurper?
Answer: Saint Judual
Saint Judual ruled Domnonée from 554 to 580, following Conomor's period as regent and usurper.
Saint Judhael succeeded Saint Judual and ruled during which period?
Answer: 580-605
Saint Judhael succeeded Saint Judual and ruled Domnonée from 580 to 605.
Domnonée had limited contact with Celtic territories in Great Britain, primarily focusing on internal Breton affairs.
Answer: False
Domnonée maintained close political and cultural ties with Celtic territories in Great Britain, including Wales and Cornwall.
The sea acted as a barrier, hindering communication between Domnonée and Great Britain.
Answer: False
The sea served as a unifying element, facilitating the close connections and interactions between Domnonée and Great Britain.
Legends of Breton saints often mention strong political connections between religious communities in Wales and Brittany.
Answer: True
The hagiographies of Breton saints frequently document significant political connections between religious communities in Wales and Brittany.
The Abbey of Notre-Dame de Beauport is an example of an institution with cross-channel holdings between Brittany and England.
Answer: True
The Abbey of Notre-Dame de Beauport held parishes in Brittany and also in Devon, England, illustrating cross-channel institutional connections.
It is theorized that the British and Breton branches of Dumnonia were unified under a single leadership for a period.
Answer: True
Scholarly theories suggest that the British and Breton branches of Dumnonia may have shared a common leadership and political interests for a period.
Conomor's potential role involved guarding the English Channel against pirate attacks.
Answer: True
Conomor is described in some accounts as a British military leader potentially tasked with guarding the English Channel against pirate incursions.
What was the nature of the relationship between Domnonée and Celtic territories like Wales?
Answer: Close political and cultural ties.
Domnonée maintained close political and cultural ties with the Celtic territories in Great Britain, including Wales, Cornwall, and Devon.
Which of the following best describes the role of the sea in the connection between Britain and Domnonée?
Answer: A unifying element facilitating connections.
The sea served as a unifying element rather than a barrier, facilitating the close connections and interactions between the British homeland and the newly established kingdom of Domnonée in Brittany.
What type of evidence supports the strong political connections between religious communities in Wales and Brittany?
Answer: Legends and hagiographies of Breton saints.
Legends and hagiographies of Breton saints frequently document significant political connections between religious communities in Wales and Brittany.
What theory suggests a potential historical unity between the British and Breton branches of Dumnonia?
Answer: They shared a common leadership and political interests for a time.
Scholarly theories suggest that the British and Breton branches of Dumnonia might have been unified for a period, implying a shared political entity or close alliance.
Who was Conomor, described in the context of the English Channel?
Answer: A British military leader guarding against pirates.
Conomor is described in some accounts as a British military leader potentially tasked with guarding the English Channel against pirate incursions.
The founding of Domnonée in Armorica was a direct consequence of the Saxon invasions of Britain.
Answer: True
The establishment of Domnonée in Armorica was precipitated by waves of British refugees fleeing the Saxon invasions of their homeland.
What event directly led to the founding of Domnonée by British immigrants in Armorica?
Answer: The invasions of Britain by the Saxons.
The founding of Domnonée was a direct result of British populations migrating to Armorica to escape the Saxon invasions of Britain.
How did the relationship between Domnonée and Great Britain evolve following the Saxon invasions?
Answer: It resulted in increased migration and expansion of Domnonée.
The Saxon invasions prompted further migration from Britain to Armorica, leading to the expansion and consolidation of Domnonée.
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Answer: Additional references are required to verify the presented information.
The 'More citations needed' template signifies that the article requires additional citations to substantiate its claims, indicating that some information may be unsourced or require verification from reliable sources.
What is the significance of the hatnote mentioning 'Domnonia redirects here' and directing to 'Dumnonia' and 'Devon'?
Answer: It clarifies potential confusion between the Breton kingdom, the British kingdom, and the modern English county.
The hatnote serves to disambiguate the term 'Domnonia,' directing readers to related concepts such as the Sub-Roman kingdom of Dumnonia in Britain and the modern English county of Devon, thereby preventing terminological confusion.