Origin of the Place-Name Sants

Authors

  • Josep Moran i Ocerinjauregui Institut d'Estudis Catalans

Keywords:

Sants, place-names, All Saints, Saint Mary

Abstract

The origin of the place-name Sants, found in the name of the parish of Santa Maria de Sants, has long been controversial. First recorded in the year 991, it is likely to derive from the cult of All Saints, spread by Charlemagne’s son, Louis the Pious, who reconquered Barcelona in 801.

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Published

2012-05-11

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Studies and documents