Carre De Montgeron
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Carre De Montgeron
Louis Basile Carre de MONTGERON French magistrate, chronicler of the convulsionnaires de Saint-Medard, depicted in prison at Valence where he was confined for his opinions Date: 1686 - 1754
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1686 1754 Basile Carre Chronicler Confined Depicted Magistrate Opinions Prison Valence Medard Montgeron
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Carre de Montgeron, born Louis Basile Carre in 1686, was a prominent French magistrate and chronicler of the Convulsionnaires de Saint-Medard, a religious movement characterized by ecstatic convulsions. The image depicts Carre in prison at Valence, where he was confined for his outspoken opinions regarding the movement. During the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the Convulsionnaires de Saint-Medard gained significant attention in France, particularly in the city of Paris. These individuals, who were primarily women, were known for their ecstatic experiences during religious rituals, which often included convulsions, speaking in tongues, and other unconventional behaviors. Carre, who was a magistrate in the Parlement of Paris, became deeply interested in the movement and began chronicling their experiences. However, his involvement and public writings about the Convulsionnaires proved to be controversial. In 1717, Carre was arrested and brought before the Parlement of Paris on charges of heresy and blasphemy. Despite his attempts to defend the Convulsionnaires and their practices, he was eventually sentenced to life imprisonment in the fortress of Valence. Carre's imprisonment marked a significant turning point in the history of the Convulsionnaires de Saint-Medard. His writings and advocacy had brought attention to the movement, but his arrest and imprisonment served to stifle its growth and spread fear among its followers. Carre remained in prison until his death in 1754. This image of Carre in prison at Valence serves as a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between religion, power, and individual expression during this period in French history. Despite the challenges he faced, Carre's writings continue to be an important source of information about the Convulsionnaires de Saint-Medard and the religious and social climate of the time.
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